| 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 | $229.55 | 3.704% | $238.0525 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.57 | 4.184% | $203.7526 | $203.75 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.36 | 13.233% | $188.3744 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.33 | 13.771% | $257.4979 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.30 | 5.521% | $55.1875 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.38 | 6.563% | $44.0958 | $44.10 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.25 | 8.711% | $201.3871 | $201.39 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.74 | $1,188.3478 | $1,188.35 | $1,188.35 | $1,188.50 | |