| 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 | $229.29 | 8.250% | $248.2064 | $248.21 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.40 | 7.855% | $243.1052 | $243.11 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.70 | 9.545% | $131.1254 | $131.13 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.96 | 12.239% | $218.8212 | $218.82 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.62 | 7.793% | $178.5268 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.33 | 5.471% | $43.5912 | $43.59 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.81 | 3.535% | $175.8128 | $175.81 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.11 | $1,239.1890 | $1,239.20 | $1,239.20 | $1,239.10 | |