| 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 | $223.63 | 3.825% | $232.1838 | $232.18 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.54 | 12.150% | $44.3441 | $44.34 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.75 | 8.481% | $229.7085 | $229.71 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.59 | 7.523% | $256.5391 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.94 | 13.232% | $278.4828 | $278.48 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.49 | 12.423% | $168.0611 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.25 | 8.339% | $37.1061 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.19 | $1,246.4255 | $1,246.42 | $1,246.45 | $1,246.40 | |