| 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 | $232.35 | 3.236% | $239.8688 | $239.87 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.30 | 11.708% | $106.4577 | $106.46 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.65 | 8.544% | $98.3951 | $98.40 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.27 | 9.501% | $161.2621 | $161.26 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.47 | 3.751% | $231.8524 | $231.85 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.36 | 8.458% | $247.6747 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.87 | 10.796% | $81.845 | $81.85 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.27 | $1,167.3558 | $1,167.36 | $1,167.30 | $1,167.50 | |