| 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 | $225.66 | 5.637% | $238.3805 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.87 | 7.205% | $224.9911 | $224.99 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.35 | 13.125% | $80.7147 | $80.71 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.58 | 12.589% | $234.8381 | $234.84 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.28 | 4.410% | $143.334 | $143.33 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.49 | 12.788% | $36.6448 | $36.64 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.63 | 5.210% | $179.5198 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.86 | $1,138.4230 | $1,138.41 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.30 | |