| 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 | $226.53 | 5.289% | $238.5112 | $238.51 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.72 | 5.119% | $238.3258 | $238.33 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.48 | 13.373% | $30.0212 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.68 | 8.513% | $125.5278 | $125.53 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.44 | 11.857% | $159.3291 | $159.33 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.45 | 3.431% | $17.0144 | $17.01 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.34 | 11.565% | $209.0059 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.64 | $1,017.7354 | $1,017.74 | $1,017.75 | $1,017.60 | |