| 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 | $229.39 | 3.825% | $238.1642 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.37 | 6.573% | $256.1695 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.73 | 12.667% | $143.9096 | $143.91 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.56 | 11.445% | $269.2065 | $269.21 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.88 | 13.528% | $172.4263 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.41 | 7.707% | $124.3046 | $124.30 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.99 | 3.217% | $97.0137 | $97.01 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.33 | $1,301.1944 | $1,301.19 | $1,301.15 | $1,301.20 | |