| 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 | $239.77 | 3.540% | $248.2579 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.51 | 12.533% | $217.7626 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.62 | 4.190% | $114.2131 | $114.21 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.66 | 13.648% | $222.3637 | $222.36 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.60 | 5.567% | $119.9241 | $119.92 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.57 | 13.667% | $72.2581 | $72.26 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.76 | 5.490% | $244.4836 | $244.48 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.49 | $1,239.2631 | $1,239.25 | $1,239.20 | $1,239.40 | |