| 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 | $154.34 | 12.754% | $174.0245 | $174.02 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.56 | 11.798% | $238.7558 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.53 | 3.292% | $123.4649 | $123.46 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.72 | 10.308% | $55.9482 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.89 | 4.104% | $236.2016 | $236.20 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.46 | 7.232% | $231.0421 | $231.04 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.27 | 5.590% | $239.9744 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.77 | $1,299.4115 | $1,299.40 | $1,299.35 | $1,299.40 | |