| 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 | $228.88 | 3.300% | $236.433 | $236.43 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.76 | 10.573% | $72.7128 | $72.71 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.95 | 10.367% | $15.3962 | $15.40 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.85 | 5.105% | $21.9144 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.31 | 8.571% | $19.8794 | $19.88 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.29 | 12.266% | $8.1842 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.25 | 4.485% | $108.9256 | $108.93 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $459.29 | $483.4456 | $483.44 | $483.50 | $483.40 | |