| 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 | $220.26 | 8.267% | $238.4689 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.29 | 7.155% | $262.8405 | $262.84 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.80 | 4.434% | $86.4714 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.98 | 8.580% | $192.1649 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.48 | 10.213% | $159.2357 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.91 | 4.747% | $37.6146 | $37.61 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.64 | 4.851% | $71.9697 | $71.97 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.36 | $1,048.7657 | $1,048.76 | $1,048.70 | $1,048.80 | |