| 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 | $238.35 | 3.838% | $247.4979 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.70 | 10.543% | $20.6715 | $20.67 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.56 | 8.180% | $203.9842 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.28 | 10.454% | $124.0178 | $124.02 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.72 | 5.337% | $95.5617 | $95.56 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.29 | 5.648% | $43.6221 | $43.62 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.51 | 10.393% | $162.8407 | $162.84 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.41 | $898.1959 | $898.19 | $898.15 | $898.20 | |