| 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 | $223.32 | 6.374% | $237.5544 | $237.55 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.30 | 4.500% | $162.2885 | $162.29 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.87 | 11.296% | $169.0252 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.48 | 4.126% | $51.5215 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.94 | 4.841% | $223.2484 | $223.25 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.95 | 7.558% | $132.2426 | $132.24 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.64 | 8.630% | $262.4935 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.50 | $1,238.3741 | $1,238.37 | $1,238.40 | $1,238.30 | |