| 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 | $226.98 | 6.120% | $240.8712 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.58 | 3.385% | $183.5911 | $183.59 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.85 | 8.340% | $199.1831 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.52 | 12.755% | $70.4944 | $70.49 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.67 | 11.748% | $216.4224 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.93 | 7.625% | $172.1247 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.25 | 5.660% | $156.641 | $156.64 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.78 | $1,239.3279 | $1,239.31 | $1,239.30 | $1,239.30 | |