| 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 | $228.90 | 4.603% | $239.4363 | $239.44 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.83 | 3.522% | $13.2819 | $13.28 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.85 | 8.170% | $150.194 | $150.19 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.81 | 10.193% | $39.4601 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.90 | 10.449% | $37.4422 | $37.44 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.64 | 12.374% | $244.5708 | $244.57 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.62 | 13.466% | $174.3065 | $174.31 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.55 | $898.6918 | $898.69 | $898.70 | $898.70 | |