| 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 | $229.90 | 4.175% | $239.4983 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.42 | 5.479% | $237.7708 | $237.77 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.87 | 9.185% | $64.2772 | $64.28 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.58 | 10.284% | $42.5476 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.71 | 10.535% | $172.114 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.28 | 3.175% | $207.6706 | $207.67 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.93 | 3.304% | $133.1898 | $133.19 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.69 | $1,097.0683 | $1,097.07 | $1,097.05 | $1,097.10 | |