| 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 | $226.68 | 5.193% | $238.4515 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.79 | 3.715% | $214.4722 | $214.47 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.95 | 12.657% | $115.9804 | $115.98 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.60 | 5.780% | $239.6975 | $239.70 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.35 | 12.433% | $272.4814 | $272.48 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.64 | 4.407% | $40.3429 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.94 | 5.209% | $129.3439 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.95 | $1,250.7698 | $1,250.76 | $1,250.80 | $1,250.80 | |