| 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 | $238.42 | 4.387% | $248.8795 | $248.88 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.58 | 12.691% | $187.7207 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.69 | 11.146% | $251.9569 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.28 | 6.500% | $52.4832 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.27 | 7.727% | $134.9496 | $134.95 | $134.95 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.92 | 13.205% | $38.3991 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.85 | 10.352% | $226.0561 | $226.06 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.01 | $1,140.4451 | $1,140.45 | $1,140.45 | $1,140.50 | |