| 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 | $221.28 | 8.256% | $239.5489 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.52 | 13.147% | $36.7954 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.95 | 10.250% | $141.0649 | $141.06 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.48 | 3.266% | $49.0307 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.70 | 9.625% | $247.4236 | $247.42 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.56 | 13.154% | $240.5201 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.29 | 3.551% | $198.0827 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.78 | $1,152.4663 | $1,152.46 | $1,152.45 | $1,152.40 | |