| 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 | $223.94 | 6.215% | $237.8579 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.69 | 9.538% | $183.6843 | $183.68 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.47 | 10.625% | $123.3137 | $123.31 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.38 | 8.629% | $109.0418 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.76 | 9.333% | $88.2973 | $88.30 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.70 | 10.328% | $87.9314 | $87.93 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.25 | 3.270% | $248.1062 | $248.11 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.19 | $1,078.2326 | $1,078.23 | $1,078.25 | $1,078.20 | |