| 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 | $226.33 | 5.270% | $238.2576 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.46 | 7.734% | $157.7872 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.52 | 7.535% | $210.2524 | $210.25 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.32 | 6.128% | $14.1362 | $14.14 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.27 | 13.823% | $141.4478 | $141.45 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.28 | 5.590% | $161.8484 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.82 | 12.637% | $248.725 | $248.73 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.00 | $1,172.4546 | $1,172.47 | $1,172.50 | $1,172.40 | |