| 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 | $226.31 | 5.397% | $238.524 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.81 | 7.838% | $62.3411 | $62.34 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.46 | 10.530% | $15.9826 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.45 | 4.736% | $252.8851 | $252.89 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.60 | 11.528% | $246.0308 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.81 | 8.800% | $188.0173 | $188.02 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.50 | 8.469% | $230.4966 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.94 | $1,234.2775 | $1,234.28 | $1,234.30 | $1,234.20 | |