| 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 | $231.45 | 3.631% | $239.8539 | $239.85 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.36 | 12.169% | $191.0911 | $191.09 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.51 | 4.685% | $141.8586 | $141.86 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.47 | 4.585% | $97.7556 | $97.76 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.78 | 10.773% | $120.4989 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.57 | 9.480% | $245.8592 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.45 | 13.261% | $240.623 | $240.62 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.59 | $1,277.5403 | $1,277.54 | $1,277.50 | $1,277.70 | |