| 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 | $225.62 | 5.524% | $238.0832 | $238.08 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.47 | 8.183% | $156.292 | $156.29 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.68 | 3.274% | $216.5449 | $216.54 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.40 | 12.290% | $245.2414 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.47 | 8.191% | $243.9382 | $243.94 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.57 | 8.631% | $7.1371 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.85 | 7.868% | $249.0133 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,261.06 | $1,356.2501 | $1,356.24 | $1,356.30 | $1,356.10 | |