| 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 | $218.42 | 9.759% | $239.7356 | $239.74 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.92 | 9.277% | $144.1582 | $144.16 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.53 | 9.499% | $258.998 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.60 | 5.650% | $50.2894 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.26 | 11.655% | $78.4488 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.81 | 5.114% | $221.5908 | $221.59 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.51 | 13.223% | $193.0565 | $193.06 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.05 | $1,186.2773 | $1,186.29 | $1,186.30 | $1,186.30 | |