| 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 | $239.36 | 13.383% | $271.3935 | $271.39 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.40 | 10.514% | $158.4771 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.56 | 7.629% | $221.2422 | $221.24 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.61 | 11.156% | $110.7225 | $110.72 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.48 | 5.366% | $97.4425 | $97.44 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.85 | 7.458% | $184.6666 | $184.67 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.54 | 5.821% | $195.2821 | $195.28 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.80 | $1,239.2265 | $1,239.22 | $1,239.25 | $1,239.20 | |