| 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 | $223.50 | 6.675% | $238.4186 | $238.42 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.45 | 7.345% | $103.5343 | $103.53 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.43 | 10.205% | $197.7408 | $197.74 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.33 | 5.255% | $82.4462 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.58 | 8.377% | $112.2569 | $112.26 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.78 | 5.269% | $259.7828 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.71 | 5.397% | $239.9995 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.78 | $1,234.1791 | $1,234.18 | $1,234.20 | $1,234.10 | |