| 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 | $227.50 | 4.791% | $238.3995 | $238.40 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.56 | 6.874% | $214.3465 | $214.35 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.64 | 12.843% | $215.1239 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.78 | 6.471% | $164.7958 | $164.80 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.38 | 7.839% | $60.7996 | $60.80 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.36 | 3.208% | $126.2853 | $126.29 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.43 | 4.788% | $168.1114 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.65 | $1,187.8620 | $1,187.87 | $1,187.85 | $1,187.80 | |