| 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 | $231.91 | 8.655% | $251.9818 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.44 | 10.213% | $141.5576 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.26 | 4.516% | $184.2199 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.95 | 9.500% | $253.9853 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.57 | 7.375% | $237.9108 | $237.91 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.57 | 10.508% | $240.4323 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.75 | 8.283% | $229.2893 | $229.29 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,419.45 | $1,539.3770 | $1,539.38 | $1,539.40 | $1,539.40 | |