| 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 | $218.41 | 9.165% | $238.4273 | $238.43 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.58 | 4.125% | $71.4089 | $71.41 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.42 | 5.796% | $31.1252 | $31.13 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.99 | 12.565% | $8.9939 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.39 | 4.732% | $85.2414 | $85.24 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.73 | 6.282% | $228.2193 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.76 | 12.338% | $271.5883 | $271.59 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.28 | $935.0043 | $935.01 | $935.05 | $934.90 | |