| 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 | $229.84 | 3.705% | $238.3556 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.50 | 6.749% | $244.989 | $244.99 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.61 | 6.578% | $53.9391 | $53.94 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.67 | 4.214% | $192.452 | $192.45 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.29 | 3.123% | $165.2959 | $165.30 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.76 | 8.408% | $238.2374 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.55 | 3.754% | $108.4748 | $108.47 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.22 | $1,241.7438 | $1,241.75 | $1,241.75 | $1,241.80 | |