| 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 | $228.31 | 4.303% | $238.1342 | $238.13 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.71 | 5.239% | $75.4669 | $75.47 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.97 | 6.510% | $204.4672 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.60 | 6.377% | $235.7314 | $235.73 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.81 | 13.279% | $183.2967 | $183.30 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.42 | 11.310% | $148.5098 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.33 | 3.228% | $212.9903 | $212.99 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.15 | $1,298.5965 | $1,298.60 | $1,298.60 | $1,298.60 | |