| 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 | $238.28 | 4.242% | $248.3878 | $248.39 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.90 | 13.303% | $175.5063 | $175.51 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.73 | 9.386% | $31.4266 | $31.43 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.31 | 10.352% | $6.9632 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.63 | 13.674% | $195.0987 | $195.10 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.26 | 3.672% | $210.7237 | $210.72 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.29 | 10.122% | $118.1499 | $118.15 | $118.15 | $118.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.40 | $986.2562 | $986.26 | $986.25 | $986.20 | |