| 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 | $222.81 | 7.488% | $239.494 | $239.49 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.92 | 5.582% | $258.5914 | $258.59 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.99 | 10.619% | $189.1474 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.95 | 8.316% | $27.0248 | $27.02 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.58 | 3.258% | $49.1302 | $49.13 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.47 | 3.329% | $166.8453 | $166.85 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.56 | 3.233% | $159.5569 | $159.56 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.28 | $1,089.7900 | $1,089.79 | $1,089.80 | $1,089.70 | |