| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $226.47 | 5.459% | $238.833 | $238.83 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.50 | 9.487% | $30.1089 | $30.11 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.97 | 13.427% | $161.0323 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.37 | 3.472% | $236.299 | $236.30 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.71 | 4.243% | $124.7893 | $124.79 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.50 | 8.609% | $21.1788 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.37 | 4.582% | $16.0743 | $16.07 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.89 | $828.3156 | $828.31 | $828.35 | $828.30 | |