| 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 | $225.31 | 5.869% | $238.5334 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.90 | 4.192% | $39.4888 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.34 | 12.268% | $278.8064 | $278.81 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.67 | 7.849% | $218.5776 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.98 | 9.451% | $212.313 | $212.31 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.40 | 12.338% | $89.1964 | $89.20 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.80 | 12.574% | $29.0441 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.40 | $1,105.9597 | $1,105.96 | $1,106.00 | $1,105.90 | |