| 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 | $220.26 | 8.515% | $239.0151 | $239.02 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.57 | 4.364% | $133.1372 | $133.14 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.51 | 3.115% | $178.9148 | $178.91 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.56 | 9.683% | $194.7531 | $194.75 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.88 | 9.735% | $51.4438 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.55 | 12.594% | $146.9915 | $146.99 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.35 | 12.706% | $265.2536 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.68 | $1,209.5091 | $1,209.50 | $1,209.50 | $1,209.50 | |