| 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 | $225.52 | 5.733% | $238.4491 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.68 | 6.542% | $257.4907 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.26 | 7.597% | $42.2426 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.56 | 4.211% | $160.0264 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.99 | 4.107% | $68.7002 | $68.70 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.95 | 12.494% | $14.568 | $14.57 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.49 | 4.764% | $57.0859 | $57.09 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.45 | $838.5629 | $838.57 | $838.60 | $838.50 | |