| 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 | $238.94 | 6.685% | $254.9131 | $254.91 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.68 | 12.442% | $257.1324 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.46 | 12.575% | $229.0451 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.65 | 5.695% | $32.3955 | $32.40 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.72 | 6.401% | $214.6321 | $214.63 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.81 | 5.575% | $38.8622 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.94 | 9.750% | $186.5092 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.20 | $1,213.4896 | $1,213.49 | $1,213.50 | $1,213.40 | |