| 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 | $217.55 | 9.605% | $238.4457 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.91 | 4.479% | $26.0257 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.95 | 8.225% | $84.3614 | $84.36 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.92 | 4.623% | $21.8871 | $21.89 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.58 | 9.218% | $128.4185 | $128.42 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.95 | 13.455% | $35.1143 | $35.11 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.88 | 13.160% | $237.5002 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.74 | $771.7529 | $771.76 | $771.75 | $771.70 | |