| 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 | $229.32 | 4.406% | $239.4238 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.26 | 10.229% | $60.9125 | $60.91 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.97 | 8.389% | $259.0172 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.27 | 13.202% | $244.822 | $244.82 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.73 | 3.180% | $206.0814 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.83 | 12.846% | $160.0495 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.92 | 7.541% | $179.5074 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,248.30 | $1,349.8138 | $1,349.81 | $1,349.75 | $1,349.70 | |