| 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 | $219.87 | 8.617% | $238.8162 | $238.82 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.77 | 5.280% | $36.6059 | $36.61 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.96 | 12.420% | $272.0114 | $272.01 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.40 | 10.767% | $61.3649 | $61.36 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.90 | 10.143% | $188.2344 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.84 | 7.386% | $23.4531 | $23.45 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.60 | 8.130% | $44.9821 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.34 | $865.4680 | $865.46 | $865.45 | $865.50 | |