| 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 | $229.67 | 5.606% | $242.5453 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.79 | 9.565% | $194.7956 | $194.80 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.95 | 5.343% | $239.0759 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.59 | 12.225% | $193.6891 | $193.69 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.89 | 8.608% | $38.9794 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.70 | 10.759% | $28.4651 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.90 | 3.277% | $53.6008 | $53.60 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.49 | $991.1512 | $991.17 | $991.20 | $991.20 | |