| 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 | $227.62 | 5.159% | $239.3629 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.62 | 10.488% | $139.8999 | $139.90 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.58 | 13.688% | $204.1609 | $204.16 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.96 | 5.817% | $96.2511 | $96.25 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.48 | 6.870% | $242.0392 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.27 | 5.366% | $246.8409 | $246.84 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.35 | 8.391% | $82.7565 | $82.76 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.88 | $1,251.3114 | $1,251.31 | $1,251.30 | $1,251.40 | |