| 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 | $237.78 | 4.469% | $248.4064 | $248.41 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.25 | 8.220% | $125.8058 | $125.81 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.57 | 11.528% | $8.4427 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.47 | 9.695% | $140.9252 | $140.93 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.69 | 4.467% | $87.4284 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.71 | 8.673% | $206.1635 | $206.16 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.90 | 12.747% | $150.9682 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.37 | $968.1402 | $968.15 | $968.15 | $968.10 | |