| 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 | $220.74 | 4.736% | $231.1942 | $231.19 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.85 | 7.153% | $10.5546 | $10.55 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.81 | 7.737% | $148.4724 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.95 | 8.185% | $201.17 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.25 | 4.117% | $189.7532 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.95 | 5.295% | $204.2197 | $204.22 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.80 | 3.848% | $253.1814 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.35 | $1,238.5455 | $1,238.53 | $1,238.50 | $1,238.70 | |