| 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 | $227.76 | 4.752% | $238.5832 | $238.58 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.76 | 11.217% | $64.2389 | $64.24 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.67 | 9.294% | $219.3203 | $219.32 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.57 | 8.630% | $196.1532 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.72 | 10.457% | $22.8867 | $22.89 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.82 | 5.587% | $168.7491 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.87 | 13.642% | $75.9924 | $75.99 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.17 | $985.9238 | $985.92 | $985.95 | $985.90 | |