| 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 | $217.96 | 9.300% | $238.2303 | $238.23 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.93 | 12.681% | $171.1962 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.28 | 3.732% | $19.9995 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.35 | 6.505% | $8.8932 | $8.89 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.82 | 10.872% | $257.0235 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.52 | 7.569% | $43.587 | $43.59 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.84 | 7.687% | $40.7488 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.70 | $779.6785 | $779.68 | $779.70 | $779.60 | |