| 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 | $230.46 | 3.473% | $238.4639 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.25 | 13.203% | $147.4469 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.92 | 8.430% | $222.1948 | $222.19 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.72 | 13.411% | $175.4695 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.45 | 10.114% | $132.6323 | $132.63 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.76 | 6.147% | $23.0976 | $23.10 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.84 | 9.141% | $218.1074 | $218.11 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.40 | $1,157.4124 | $1,157.41 | $1,157.40 | $1,157.40 | |