| 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 | $238.39 | 8.438% | $258.5053 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.89 | 5.412% | $253.927 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.44 | 6.222% | $167.2359 | $167.24 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.44 | 10.472% | $154.0422 | $154.04 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.98 | 13.285% | $234.4773 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.40 | 4.178% | $137.9317 | $137.93 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.27 | 3.316% | $203.8115 | $203.81 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,312.81 | $1,409.9309 | $1,409.94 | $1,410.00 | $1,409.80 | |