| 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 | $220.28 | 7.356% | $236.4838 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.52 | 3.490% | $167.157 | $167.16 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.46 | 8.530% | $33.0582 | $33.06 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.73 | 6.702% | $88.2746 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.42 | 8.640% | $41.7395 | $41.74 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.44 | 4.107% | $185.7685 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.79 | 6.690% | $127.804 | $127.80 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.64 | $880.2856 | $880.28 | $880.25 | $880.40 | |