| 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 | $219.30 | 8.550% | $238.0502 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.91 | 13.215% | $230.8567 | $230.86 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.76 | 9.119% | $174.3285 | $174.33 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.50 | 10.601% | $228.3911 | $228.39 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.51 | 11.710% | $69.8299 | $69.83 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.67 | 13.350% | $9.8274 | $9.83 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.91 | 13.500% | $19.1929 | $19.19 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.56 | $970.4767 | $970.48 | $970.55 | $970.50 | |