| 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 | $212.88 | 11.843% | $238.0914 | $238.09 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.88 | 7.641% | $248.5215 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.31 | 11.671% | $131.0013 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.81 | 12.427% | $84.1066 | $84.11 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.82 | 6.704% | $153.4617 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.39 | 11.459% | $199.9463 | $199.95 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.46 | 11.387% | $203.2367 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.55 | $1,258.3655 | $1,258.37 | $1,258.35 | $1,258.30 | |