| 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 | $215.35 | 7.468% | $231.4323 | $231.43 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.76 | 7.663% | $74.0291 | $74.03 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.97 | 5.108% | $38.8584 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.86 | 10.608% | $188.9848 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.91 | 11.268% | $45.5197 | $45.52 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.48 | 7.842% | $261.4953 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.70 | 9.716% | $108.2897 | $108.29 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.03 | $948.6093 | $948.61 | $948.65 | $948.60 | |