| 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 | $228.50 | 4.234% | $238.1747 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.40 | 8.556% | $52.5411 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.72 | 13.526% | $183.5942 | $183.59 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.32 | 9.741% | $254.9503 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.74 | 5.716% | $85.3551 | $85.36 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.25 | 5.252% | $51.8366 | $51.84 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.65 | 11.545% | $221.5841 | $221.58 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.58 | $1,088.0361 | $1,088.03 | $1,088.05 | $1,088.10 | |