| 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 | $224.28 | 6.550% | $238.9703 | $238.97 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.31 | 9.426% | $157.9127 | $157.91 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.27 | 3.598% | $26.1792 | $26.18 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.94 | 7.485% | $105.2708 | $105.27 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.42 | 8.840% | $266.0267 | $266.03 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.65 | 3.774% | $32.8445 | $32.84 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.41 | 12.423% | $274.7731 | $274.77 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.28 | $1,101.9773 | $1,101.97 | $1,101.95 | $1,102.00 | |