| 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 | $238.35 | 4.134% | $248.2034 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.29 | 8.481% | $76.2513 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.37 | 9.802% | $221.1083 | $221.11 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.94 | 11.292% | $7.7237 | $7.72 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.54 | 13.256% | $205.6049 | $205.60 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.80 | 3.246% | $185.6363 | $185.64 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.50 | 9.271% | $238.7571 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.79 | $1,183.2850 | $1,183.28 | $1,183.25 | $1,183.30 | |