| 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 | $238.34 | 5.366% | $251.1293 | $251.13 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.92 | 6.370% | $47.7814 | $47.78 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.57 | 9.249% | $147.0164 | $147.02 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.35 | 12.806% | $109.8166 | $109.82 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.84 | 7.721% | $194.8027 | $194.80 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.75 | 3.415% | $177.6153 | $177.62 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.54 | 6.589% | $10.1686 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.31 | $938.3303 | $938.34 | $938.30 | $938.30 | |