| 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 | $230.31 | 3.463% | $238.2856 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.62 | 6.781% | $20.9504 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.51 | 5.493% | $179.8761 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.65 | 5.590% | $184.4129 | $184.41 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.78 | 12.700% | $39.1971 | $39.20 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.56 | 7.164% | $5.9583 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.49 | 3.609% | $137.2716 | $137.27 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.92 | $805.9520 | $805.96 | $805.95 | $806.10 | |