| 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 | $239.79 | 9.366% | $262.2487 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.65 | 10.503% | $121.1665 | $121.17 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.65 | 11.546% | $83.2691 | $83.27 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.75 | 13.132% | $256.5268 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.38 | 3.169% | $30.3111 | $30.31 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.75 | 9.111% | $143.7537 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.80 | 9.783% | $241.303 | $241.30 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.77 | $1,138.5789 | $1,138.58 | $1,138.55 | $1,138.60 | |