| 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 | $238.73 | 6.259% | $253.6721 | $253.67 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.64 | 10.350% | $237.9587 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.62 | 4.642% | $151.3333 | $151.33 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.88 | 13.128% | $275.8966 | $275.90 | $275.90 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.98 | 12.679% | $36.0347 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.86 | 7.810% | $216.5472 | $216.55 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.91 | 6.749% | $106.6529 | $106.65 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.62 | $1,278.0955 | $1,278.09 | $1,278.10 | $1,278.10 | |