| 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 | $226.27 | 5.356% | $238.389 | $238.39 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.85 | 7.756% | $22.4671 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.98 | 9.309% | $174.8725 | $174.87 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.38 | 13.858% | $88.1033 | $88.10 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.80 | 10.333% | $29.5692 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.86 | 7.681% | $33.2304 | $33.23 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.62 | 6.731% | $31.6137 | $31.61 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.76 | $618.2452 | $618.24 | $618.20 | $618.30 | |