| 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 | $235.52 | 3.838% | $244.5593 | $244.56 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.85 | 12.646% | $8.8427 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.50 | 4.260% | $258.0435 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.39 | 8.715% | $166.7579 | $166.76 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.60 | 9.274% | $215.9254 | $215.93 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.55 | 6.781% | $238.7089 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.31 | 10.219% | $229.5972 | $229.60 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,273.72 | $1,362.4349 | $1,362.44 | $1,362.45 | $1,362.40 | |