| 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 | $223.64 | 6.712% | $238.6507 | $238.65 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.55 | 6.631% | $127.4774 | $127.48 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.74 | 7.367% | $155.403 | $155.40 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.99 | 8.641% | $187.9381 | $187.94 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.25 | 4.706% | $260.9797 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.52 | 11.695% | $201.6318 | $201.63 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.56 | 8.612% | $117.9092 | $117.91 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.25 | $1,289.9899 | $1,289.99 | $1,290.05 | $1,290.00 | |