| 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 | $225.50 | 6.110% | $239.2781 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.26 | 10.700% | $94.3828 | $94.38 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.29 | 8.583% | $181.6485 | $181.65 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.35 | 12.273% | $43.0567 | $43.06 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.49 | 5.665% | $31.1606 | $31.16 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.36 | 10.625% | $140.892 | $140.89 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.76 | 10.220% | $118.7731 | $118.77 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.01 | $849.1918 | $849.19 | $849.20 | $849.30 | |