| 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 | $225.68 | 5.587% | $238.2887 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.59 | 3.175% | $24.339 | $24.34 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.92 | 8.521% | $184.3989 | $184.40 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.53 | 10.752% | $95.8337 | $95.83 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.97 | 4.323% | $151.2371 | $151.24 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.98 | 4.642% | $188.3347 | $188.33 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.79 | 9.785% | $273.1341 | $273.13 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.46 | $1,155.5662 | $1,155.56 | $1,155.65 | $1,155.40 | |