| 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 | $231.63 | 3.366% | $239.4267 | $239.43 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.30 | 3.868% | $191.4287 | $191.43 | $191.45 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.81 | 4.473% | $179.4951 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.63 | 9.554% | $272.3841 | $272.38 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.66 | 12.170% | $65.7989 | $65.80 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.54 | 3.809% | $26.5128 | $26.51 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.26 | 5.554% | $37.2183 | $37.22 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.83 | $1,012.2646 | $1,012.27 | $1,012.30 | $1,012.20 | |