| 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 | $236.34 | 5.434% | $249.1827 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.27 | 6.116% | $41.6718 | $41.67 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.46 | 5.256% | $248.8883 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.25 | 7.110% | $62.3916 | $62.39 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.35 | 6.834% | $144.5998 | $144.60 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.72 | 9.776% | $259.8617 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.97 | 4.373% | $232.7205 | $232.72 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.36 | $1,239.3164 | $1,239.31 | $1,239.30 | $1,239.40 | |