| 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 | $238.27 | 4.213% | $248.3083 | $248.31 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.45 | 6.610% | $39.9254 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.54 | 3.672% | $195.4632 | $195.46 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.49 | 9.151% | $24.5481 | $24.55 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.36 | 11.559% | $75.1461 | $75.15 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.80 | 12.306% | $188.4495 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.80 | 13.468% | $270.9616 | $270.96 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.71 | $1,042.8022 | $1,042.81 | $1,042.80 | $1,042.70 | |