| 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 | $226.53 | 5.711% | $239.4671 | $239.47 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.36 | 4.387% | $63.008 | $63.01 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.34 | 7.760% | $55.324 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.37 | 11.190% | $96.0348 | $96.03 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.67 | 8.866% | $187.9789 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.89 | 12.691% | $263.573 | $263.57 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.89 | 13.570% | $228.1508 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.05 | $1,133.5366 | $1,133.53 | $1,133.50 | $1,133.60 | |