| 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 | $230.57 | 3.526% | $238.6999 | $238.70 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.74 | 7.237% | $248.511 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.50 | 3.225% | $256.5141 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.77 | 11.743% | $177.4144 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.91 | 7.345% | $250.0172 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.27 | 4.331% | $175.5578 | $175.56 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.37 | 12.174% | $39.6759 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,306.13 | $1,386.3903 | $1,386.39 | $1,386.35 | $1,386.40 | |