| 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 | $226.30 | 5.377% | $238.4682 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.73 | 10.570% | $224.1586 | $224.16 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.41 | 10.303% | $202.3067 | $202.31 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.49 | 11.192% | $166.2209 | $166.22 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.94 | 9.318% | $148.6069 | $148.61 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.28 | 12.568% | $220.9485 | $220.95 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.45 | 12.212% | $33.0464 | $33.05 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.60 | $1,233.7562 | $1,233.77 | $1,233.70 | $1,233.70 | |