| 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 | $230.67 | 3.418% | $238.5543 | $238.55 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.46 | 7.498% | $245.5899 | $245.59 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.54 | 9.507% | $147.3307 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.61 | 11.689% | $256.4491 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.30 | 8.366% | $270.1564 | $270.16 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.55 | 3.802% | $143.8177 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.81 | 12.587% | $276.7501 | $276.75 | $276.75 | $276.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,456.94 | $1,578.6482 | $1,578.65 | $1,578.65 | $1,578.70 | |