| 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 | $211.89 | 12.547% | $238.4758 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.38 | 3.270% | $68.5506 | $68.55 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.59 | 3.272% | $65.6707 | $65.67 | $65.65 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.95 | 7.848% | $194.0725 | $194.07 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.45 | 6.542% | $172.0121 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.59 | 5.859% | $165.7646 | $165.76 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.68 | 9.229% | $12.7579 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.53 | $917.3042 | $917.30 | $917.25 | $917.50 | |