| 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 | $229.50 | 3.700% | $237.9915 | $237.99 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.26 | 12.830% | $37.5273 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.63 | 7.593% | $58.7781 | $58.78 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.98 | 11.576% | $78.0809 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.68 | 6.873% | $18.8951 | $18.90 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.58 | 9.795% | $154.3498 | $154.35 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.72 | 5.687% | $243.841 | $243.84 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.35 | $829.4637 | $829.47 | $829.55 | $829.40 | |