| 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 | $221.32 | 7.740% | $238.4502 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.95 | 13.708% | $69.305 | $69.31 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.72 | 3.407% | $171.3661 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.85 | 9.502% | $145.4734 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.38 | 10.248% | $205.4802 | $205.48 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.99 | 10.160% | $247.849 | $247.85 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.93 | 4.874% | $159.3351 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.14 | $1,237.2590 | $1,237.27 | $1,237.25 | $1,237.30 | |