| 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 | $215.48 | 10.485% | $238.0731 | $238.07 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.43 | 11.537% | $39.5176 | $39.52 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.61 | 6.381% | $133.6252 | $133.63 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.43 | 13.728% | $251.8279 | $251.83 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.65 | 10.596% | $179.8844 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.53 | 11.360% | $248.923 | $248.92 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.43 | 3.475% | $217.7424 | $217.74 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.56 | $1,309.5936 | $1,309.59 | $1,309.60 | $1,309.50 | |