| 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 | $229.37 | 3.835% | $238.1663 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.34 | 5.263% | $215.0944 | $215.09 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.71 | 3.834% | $210.4819 | $210.48 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.69 | 7.212% | $147.6202 | $147.62 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.26 | 6.747% | $167.8703 | $167.87 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.33 | 5.768% | $80.7327 | $80.73 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.71 | 11.266% | $234.4486 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.41 | $1,294.4144 | $1,294.41 | $1,294.40 | $1,294.40 | |