| 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 | $238.90 | 5.448% | $251.9153 | $251.92 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.84 | 6.671% | $209.9712 | $209.97 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.66 | 3.798% | $250.8382 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.75 | 8.362% | $41.9903 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.59 | 4.550% | $244.2183 | $244.22 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.76 | 5.316% | $173.5186 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.73 | 10.655% | $132.4872 | $132.49 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.23 | $1,304.9391 | $1,304.95 | $1,304.90 | $1,304.90 | |