| 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 | $229.34 | 4.425% | $239.4883 | $239.49 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.90 | 7.662% | $19.2715 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.30 | 13.725% | $183.4384 | $183.44 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.27 | 12.107% | $186.4003 | $186.40 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.53 | 11.158% | $210.6778 | $210.68 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.77 | 11.848% | $40.008 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.69 | 11.856% | $61.174 | $61.17 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.80 | $940.4583 | $940.46 | $940.45 | $940.50 | |