| 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 | $226.43 | 4.709% | $237.0926 | $237.09 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.72 | 6.684% | $267.4781 | $267.48 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.64 | 12.451% | $249.2364 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.84 | 11.177% | $19.834 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.94 | 3.403% | $166.4168 | $166.42 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.26 | 10.295% | $39.993 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.38 | 12.244% | $274.3019 | $274.30 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.21 | $1,254.3528 | $1,254.35 | $1,254.40 | $1,254.30 | |