| 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 | $228.54 | 4.616% | $239.0894 | $239.09 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.54 | 8.635% | $203.7341 | $203.73 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.77 | 10.499% | $230.6888 | $230.69 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.39 | 13.520% | $258.1331 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.50 | 12.815% | $188.9651 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.70 | 5.123% | $55.3998 | $55.40 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.81 | 12.759% | $128.331 | $128.33 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.25 | $1,304.3413 | $1,304.34 | $1,304.40 | $1,304.30 | |