| 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 | $238.38 | 9.130% | $260.1441 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.30 | 6.801% | $35.5647 | $35.56 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.98 | 8.867% | $220.9782 | $220.98 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.42 | 9.320% | $197.2351 | $197.24 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.68 | 4.147% | $138.1822 | $138.18 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.32 | 7.401% | $89.4865 | $89.49 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.90 | 3.674% | $38.2557 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.98 | $979.8465 | $979.85 | $979.90 | $979.90 | |