| 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 | $238.91 | 6.846% | $255.2658 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.74 | 6.414% | $8.2364 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.40 | 10.804% | $260.8326 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.79 | 5.337% | $170.4247 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.45 | 5.545% | $210.5095 | $210.51 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.48 | 13.862% | $237.3795 | $237.38 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.61 | 3.261% | $239.1628 | $239.16 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.38 | $1,381.8113 | $1,381.81 | $1,381.80 | $1,381.80 | |