| 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 | $236.40 | 3.281% | $244.1563 | $244.16 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.25 | 12.802% | $183.0212 | $183.02 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.45 | 8.248% | $118.4774 | $118.48 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.67 | 8.626% | $226.6699 | $226.67 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.56 | 12.705% | $258.7256 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.38 | 4.357% | $227.8948 | $227.89 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.58 | 5.351% | $235.5438 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,388.29 | $1,494.4890 | $1,494.49 | $1,494.50 | $1,494.50 | |