| 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 | $229.85 | 3.656% | $238.2533 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.42 | 4.477% | $142.5275 | $142.53 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.56 | 9.587% | $220.8836 | $220.88 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.58 | 11.156% | $244.0763 | $244.08 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.35 | 12.651% | $179.5094 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.84 | 8.729% | $97.6821 | $97.68 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.74 | 3.386% | $223.045 | $223.05 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,252.34 | $1,345.9772 | $1,345.98 | $1,346.05 | $1,346.00 | |