| 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 | $232.44 | 4.312% | $242.4628 | $242.46 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.78 | 3.811% | $220.889 | $220.89 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.90 | 6.790% | $39.4055 | $39.41 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.60 | 9.825% | $167.593 | $167.59 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.78 | 10.436% | $145.5326 | $145.53 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.50 | 11.786% | $174.9451 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.97 | 11.861% | $248.2979 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.97 | $1,239.1259 | $1,239.13 | $1,239.15 | $1,239.10 | |