| 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 | $238.66 | 8.172% | $258.1633 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.25 | 4.472% | $149.6561 | $149.66 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.76 | 9.490% | $270.1775 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.32 | 6.366% | $36.5048 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.45 | 4.229% | $244.3649 | $244.36 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.38 | 12.734% | $158.256 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.68 | 6.161% | $216.2287 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,241.50 | $1,333.3513 | $1,333.35 | $1,333.35 | $1,333.50 | |