| 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 | $224.47 | 6.219% | $238.4298 | $238.43 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.88 | 4.758% | $209.3903 | $209.39 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.46 | 3.538% | $47.0684 | $47.07 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.42 | 13.136% | $189.4123 | $189.41 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.80 | 12.336% | $28.9827 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.50 | 13.543% | $275.3418 | $275.34 | $275.35 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.25 | 3.749% | $30.3466 | $30.35 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.78 | $1,018.9719 | $1,018.97 | $1,019.00 | $1,018.90 | |