| 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 | $229.77 | 3.643% | $238.1405 | $238.14 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.69 | 11.421% | $253.6945 | $253.69 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.94 | 4.574% | $237.3202 | $237.32 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.47 | 11.822% | $221.9331 | $221.93 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.59 | 9.456% | $174.6808 | $174.68 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.27 | 6.773% | $187.141 | $187.14 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.98 | 11.339% | $191.4808 | $191.48 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,389.71 | $1,504.3909 | $1,504.38 | $1,504.45 | $1,504.30 | |