| 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 | $226.99 | 5.200% | $238.7935 | $238.79 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.72 | 11.768% | $8.6285 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.91 | 11.206% | $260.122 | $260.12 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.77 | 10.842% | $234.7301 | $234.73 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.65 | 5.678% | $188.7937 | $188.79 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.25 | 3.565% | $168.0342 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.47 | 3.538% | $244.8363 | $244.84 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.76 | $1,343.9383 | $1,343.93 | $1,344.00 | $1,343.80 | |