| 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 | $238.97 | 7.698% | $257.3659 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.25 | 5.536% | $164.9 | $164.90 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.89 | 7.222% | $47.0597 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.78 | 11.446% | $140.1768 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.45 | 7.731% | $217.0241 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.34 | 8.592% | $211.0377 | $211.04 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.72 | 10.407% | $200.6316 | $200.63 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.40 | $1,238.1958 | $1,238.20 | $1,238.20 | $1,238.20 | |