| 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 | $210.73 | 13.651% | $239.4968 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.39 | 5.408% | $157.469 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.50 | 10.842% | $188.9856 | $188.99 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.97 | 8.677% | $217.3214 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.61 | 6.802% | $239.888 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.34 | 11.459% | $59.4522 | $59.45 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.93 | 12.162% | $109.8402 | $109.84 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.47 | $1,212.4532 | $1,212.46 | $1,212.45 | $1,212.50 | |