| 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 | $229.71 | 3.724% | $238.2644 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.67 | 6.174% | $165.2811 | $165.28 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.47 | 6.289% | $186.5053 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.48 | 7.500% | $181.116 | $181.12 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.50 | 13.203% | $102.4487 | $102.45 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.87 | 5.807% | $201.9538 | $201.95 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.78 | 7.114% | $197.9252 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.48 | $1,273.4945 | $1,273.50 | $1,273.50 | $1,273.50 | |