| 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 | $230.25 | 3.447% | $238.1867 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.54 | 4.141% | $152.6082 | $152.61 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.39 | 12.709% | $272.0683 | $272.07 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.27 | 11.452% | $77.2028 | $77.20 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.54 | 4.501% | $163.5859 | $163.59 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.50 | 7.134% | $13.3918 | $13.39 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.79 | 7.389% | $154.4146 | $154.41 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.28 | $1,071.4583 | $1,071.46 | $1,071.45 | $1,071.50 | |