| 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 | $218.96 | 8.872% | $238.3861 | $238.39 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.55 | 4.576% | $155.3476 | $155.35 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.39 | 4.518% | $51.6214 | $51.62 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.98 | 6.453% | $166.0454 | $166.05 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.60 | 8.384% | $171.897 | $171.90 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.42 | 7.792% | $48.9591 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.46 | 7.402% | $248.5927 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.36 | $1,080.8493 | $1,080.86 | $1,080.85 | $1,080.80 | |