| 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 | $203.28 | 13.339% | $230.3955 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.48 | 4.594% | $248.3898 | $248.39 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.95 | 12.125% | $235.4064 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.79 | 12.107% | $10.9753 | $10.98 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.88 | 10.534% | $80.5572 | $80.56 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.64 | 9.609% | $258.2826 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.32 | 6.531% | $173.9864 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.34 | $1,237.9932 | $1,238.01 | $1,238.05 | $1,238.10 | |