| 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 | $229.85 | 4.168% | $239.4301 | $239.43 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.85 | 5.743% | $72.8041 | $72.80 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.93 | 3.272% | $31.942 | $31.94 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.35 | 9.440% | $144.8438 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.81 | 13.489% | $21.3473 | $21.35 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.60 | 11.765% | $242.083 | $242.08 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.44 | 7.700% | $135.0989 | $135.10 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.83 | $887.5492 | $887.54 | $887.60 | $887.40 | |