| 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 | $224.32 | 6.321% | $238.4993 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.31 | 8.532% | $155.5372 | $155.54 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.98 | 8.731% | $186.9956 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.69 | 12.160% | $259.8635 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.81 | 11.404% | $35.4376 | $35.44 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.28 | 5.712% | $91.2083 | $91.21 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.88 | 7.620% | $177.4439 | $177.44 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.27 | $1,144.9854 | $1,144.99 | $1,145.00 | $1,144.90 | |