| 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 | $230.92 | 3.424% | $238.8267 | $238.83 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.65 | 8.429% | $239.2486 | $239.25 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.56 | 10.190% | $157.0869 | $157.09 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.70 | 4.482% | $122.9753 | $122.98 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.89 | 10.452% | $183.2288 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.43 | 10.513% | $270.1269 | $270.13 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.51 | 9.430% | $37.7643 | $37.76 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.66 | $1,249.2575 | $1,249.27 | $1,249.35 | $1,249.20 | |