| 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 | $238.92 | 7.635% | $257.1615 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.47 | 6.421% | $223.9843 | $223.98 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.63 | 7.781% | $224.8635 | $224.86 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.74 | 5.746% | $192.1828 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.56 | 13.230% | $60.646 | $60.65 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.63 | 5.682% | $131.7115 | $131.71 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.96 | 7.311% | $197.4093 | $197.41 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.91 | $1,287.9589 | $1,287.95 | $1,287.95 | $1,288.00 | |