| 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 | $225.95 | 5.514% | $238.4089 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.99 | 10.209% | $168.6087 | $168.61 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.35 | 12.571% | $121.9707 | $121.97 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.41 | 8.729% | $185.2851 | $185.29 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.69 | 8.820% | $144.3933 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.29 | 7.173% | $258.5977 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.35 | 5.765% | $261.6097 | $261.61 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,279.03 | $1,378.8741 | $1,378.88 | $1,378.85 | $1,378.90 | |