| 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 | $215.76 | 10.428% | $238.2595 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.43 | 11.587% | $248.203 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.41 | 9.670% | $250.4972 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.88 | 4.278% | $53.0566 | $53.06 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.95 | 5.537% | $18.9439 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.74 | 8.214% | $178.2717 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.43 | 13.121% | $159.987 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.60 | $1,147.2189 | $1,147.22 | $1,147.20 | $1,147.30 | |