| 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 | $226.86 | 5.706% | $239.8046 | $239.80 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.40 | 13.769% | $99.4341 | $99.43 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.39 | 10.675% | $150.9496 | $150.95 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.62 | 8.800% | $230.2426 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.69 | 4.804% | $256.4449 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.26 | 6.311% | $153.3642 | $153.36 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.52 | 13.211% | $247.3887 | $247.39 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,269.74 | $1,377.6287 | $1,377.61 | $1,377.65 | $1,377.50 | |