| 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 | $229.86 | 3.614% | $238.1671 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.48 | 11.869% | $266.7852 | $266.79 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.47 | 9.337% | $110.9443 | $110.94 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.99 | 13.236% | $57.739 | $57.74 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.39 | 13.559% | $179.8661 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.60 | 7.872% | $239.0444 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.65 | 12.665% | $156.21 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.44 | $1,248.7561 | $1,248.76 | $1,248.75 | $1,248.70 | |