| 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 | $218.40 | 9.335% | $238.7876 | $238.79 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.38 | 13.360% | $272.4948 | $272.49 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.36 | 7.420% | $173.3329 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.99 | 3.303% | $33.0466 | $33.05 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.57 | 12.536% | $8.519 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.59 | 12.818% | $222.9171 | $222.92 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.30 | 5.347% | $86.7006 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.59 | $1,035.7986 | $1,035.80 | $1,035.80 | $1,035.70 | |