| 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 | $229.96 | 5.335% | $242.2284 | $242.23 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.33 | 8.643% | $237.2003 | $237.20 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.88 | 8.698% | $150.9598 | $150.96 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.73 | 6.786% | $13.5939 | $13.59 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.91 | 5.154% | $257.5327 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.34 | 13.595% | $194.6337 | $194.63 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.95 | 4.276% | $252.2958 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.10 | $1,348.4446 | $1,348.44 | $1,348.50 | $1,348.40 | |