| 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 | $238.64 | 6.575% | $254.3306 | $254.33 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.64 | 12.208% | $35.5026 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.90 | 10.234% | $235.7905 | $235.79 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.65 | 4.671% | $255.0309 | $255.03 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.99 | 3.734% | $203.3083 | $203.31 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.59 | 4.399% | $147.8185 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.73 | 5.501% | $181.1769 | $181.18 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.14 | $1,312.9583 | $1,312.96 | $1,313.00 | $1,312.90 | |