| 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 | $230.59 | 3.428% | $238.4946 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.74 | 3.213% | $108.1053 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.63 | 6.194% | $216.2428 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.60 | 8.152% | $85.0075 | $85.01 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.37 | 11.831% | $180.4617 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.75 | 6.105% | $40.0546 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.34 | 3.277% | $63.3501 | $63.35 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.02 | $931.7166 | $931.71 | $931.70 | $931.80 | |