| 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 | $239.87 | 7.787% | $258.5487 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.75 | 5.335% | $58.7243 | $58.72 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.31 | 13.848% | $261.0648 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.99 | 4.323% | $190.9007 | $190.90 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.80 | 8.694% | $225.8661 | $225.87 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.93 | 6.229% | $8.424 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.43 | 4.467% | $233.4106 | $233.41 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.08 | $1,236.9392 | $1,236.93 | $1,236.85 | $1,236.90 | |