| 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 | $238.94 | 3.706% | $247.7951 | $247.80 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.87 | 12.815% | $134.1032 | $134.10 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.93 | 5.556% | $234.2604 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.98 | 4.503% | $150.4634 | $150.46 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.98 | 9.235% | $257.7728 | $257.77 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.80 | 10.841% | $269.1219 | $269.12 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.67 | 10.360% | $244.635 | $244.64 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,424.17 | $1,538.1518 | $1,538.15 | $1,538.10 | $1,538.20 | |