| 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 | $226.88 | 5.417% | $239.1701 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.60 | 13.458% | $258.2304 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.78 | 11.764% | $174.106 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.34 | 9.485% | $97.8139 | $97.81 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.68 | 10.836% | $273.4102 | $273.41 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.41 | 13.122% | $40.0565 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.30 | 9.824% | $126.6271 | $126.63 | $126.65 | $126.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.99 | $1,209.4142 | $1,209.42 | $1,209.40 | $1,209.40 | |