| 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 | $228.35 | 4.246% | $238.0457 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.53 | 4.351% | $236.3863 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.49 | 8.480% | $260.8836 | $260.88 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.60 | 11.283% | $73.0016 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.54 | 8.171% | $145.5333 | $145.53 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.39 | 11.871% | $50.7782 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.32 | 12.710% | $169.4257 | $169.43 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.22 | $1,174.0544 | $1,174.06 | $1,174.15 | $1,174.00 | |