| 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 | $225.88 | 5.598% | $238.5248 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.56 | 5.238% | $193.1749 | $193.17 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.57 | 4.471% | $110.29 | $110.29 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.95 | 13.845% | $124.0341 | $124.03 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.74 | 11.465% | $78.8503 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.84 | 4.769% | $167.4628 | $167.46 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.71 | 13.324% | $245.5844 | $245.58 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.25 | $1,157.9213 | $1,157.90 | $1,157.90 | $1,158.00 | |