| 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 | $230.35 | 3.413% | $238.2118 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.82 | 8.818% | $263.1437 | $263.14 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.65 | 11.573% | $6.3039 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.82 | 8.749% | $216.2148 | $216.21 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.30 | 10.333% | $42.2575 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.38 | 9.842% | $143.212 | $143.21 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.49 | 6.782% | $220.4942 | $220.49 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.81 | $1,129.8379 | $1,129.82 | $1,129.80 | $1,129.80 | |