| 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 | $235.28 | 10.267% | $259.4362 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.59 | 4.138% | $196.3939 | $196.39 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.54 | 7.347% | $237.8165 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.70 | 10.705% | $18.4877 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.43 | 9.247% | $239.7207 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.83 | 13.165% | $178.6083 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.72 | 8.655% | $213.7461 | $213.75 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.09 | $1,344.2094 | $1,344.22 | $1,344.20 | $1,344.10 | |