| 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 | $218.28 | 9.413% | $238.8267 | $238.83 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.97 | 11.449% | $166.0256 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.28 | 12.761% | $279.963 | $279.96 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.49 | 7.253% | $248.28 | $248.28 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.25 | 8.484% | $259.548 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.68 | 6.410% | $116.7105 | $116.71 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.76 | 13.509% | $280.0948 | $280.09 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,442.71 | $1,589.4486 | $1,589.45 | $1,589.50 | $1,589.40 | |