| 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 | $194.89 | 4.409% | $203.4827 | $203.48 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.84 | 11.683% | $29.9757 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.72 | 7.856% | $201.3887 | $201.39 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.62 | 9.152% | $248.4518 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.27 | 9.193% | $262.358 | $262.36 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.38 | 9.647% | $174.7554 | $174.76 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.68 | 7.356% | $117.7481 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.40 | $1,238.1604 | $1,238.17 | $1,238.20 | $1,238.30 | |