| 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 | $239.94 | 13.425% | $272.1519 | $272.15 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.27 | 12.708% | $61.1666 | $61.17 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.89 | 4.471% | $144.0551 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.95 | 7.282% | $231.6755 | $231.68 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.52 | 11.344% | $164.2547 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.69 | 7.671% | $203.1644 | $203.16 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.26 | 9.224% | $163.0277 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.52 | $1,239.4959 | $1,239.50 | $1,239.50 | $1,239.70 | |