| 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 | $226.36 | 5.310% | $238.3797 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.72 | 13.855% | $204.6202 | $204.62 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.67 | 5.364% | $178.7711 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.82 | 3.141% | $237.0386 | $237.04 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.35 | 10.118% | $8.0937 | $8.09 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.84 | 7.155% | $146.6309 | $146.63 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.38 | 11.838% | $253.1789 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.14 | $1,266.7131 | $1,266.71 | $1,266.75 | $1,266.70 | |