| 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 | $224.84 | 6.294% | $238.9914 | $238.99 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.65 | 13.850% | $137.36 | $137.36 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.77 | 10.603% | $146.8476 | $146.85 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.70 | 11.184% | $10.7848 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.29 | 12.374% | $57.6366 | $57.64 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.53 | 3.543% | $232.4851 | $232.49 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.32 | 9.169% | $134.6272 | $134.63 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.10 | $958.7327 | $958.74 | $958.80 | $958.70 | |