| 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 | $224.27 | 6.281% | $238.3564 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.28 | 6.787% | $219.2124 | $219.21 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.38 | 11.361% | $165.2375 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.90 | 7.296% | $92.1673 | $92.17 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.34 | 6.484% | $118.5593 | $118.56 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.88 | 8.698% | $240.0921 | $240.09 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.61 | 6.376% | $165.5317 | $165.53 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.66 | $1,239.1567 | $1,239.16 | $1,239.15 | $1,239.20 | |