| 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 | $215.87 | 6.193% | $229.2388 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.26 | 4.311% | $85.8062 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.65 | 4.365% | $69.5593 | $69.56 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.80 | 10.587% | $42.9078 | $42.91 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.71 | 9.860% | $234.7818 | $234.78 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.90 | 4.612% | $168.3207 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.42 | 6.295% | $207.7217 | $207.72 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.61 | $1,038.3363 | $1,038.34 | $1,038.30 | $1,038.30 | |