| 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 | $229.60 | 3.735% | $238.1756 | $238.18 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.62 | 4.421% | $144.7484 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.77 | 10.185% | $168.3296 | $168.33 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.48 | 7.439% | $218.6169 | $218.62 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.92 | 10.746% | $185.9647 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.71 | 4.185% | $35.1208 | $35.12 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.95 | 9.594% | $270.6424 | $270.64 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.05 | $1,261.5984 | $1,261.60 | $1,261.60 | $1,261.50 | |