| 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 | $217.88 | 9.525% | $238.6331 | $238.63 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.47 | 9.283% | $195.0374 | $195.04 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.88 | 12.128% | $150.117 | $150.12 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.45 | 8.494% | $145.8702 | $145.87 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.74 | 9.792% | $39.2397 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.28 | 13.512% | $230.7472 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.51 | 9.193% | $254.9766 | $254.98 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.21 | $1,254.6212 | $1,254.63 | $1,254.65 | $1,254.50 | |