| 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 | $238.95 | 4.495% | $249.6908 | $249.69 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.84 | 3.638% | $42.3258 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.67 | 13.344% | $214.9796 | $214.98 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.64 | 11.378% | $263.5649 | $263.56 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.79 | 12.409% | $130.1584 | $130.16 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.27 | 7.663% | $168.245 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.65 | 8.115% | $70.9775 | $70.98 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.81 | $1,139.9420 | $1,139.95 | $1,140.00 | $1,140.00 | |