| 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 | $228.49 | 4.364% | $238.4613 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.49 | 12.153% | $217.0048 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.63 | 8.726% | $93.1021 | $93.10 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.82 | 12.502% | $159.5503 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.34 | 10.166% | $123.7605 | $123.76 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.95 | 7.111% | $165.9685 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.28 | 5.569% | $178.7072 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.00 | $1,176.5547 | $1,176.55 | $1,176.50 | $1,176.70 | |