| 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 | $242.49 | 6.530% | $258.3246 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.48 | 10.711% | $146.6699 | $146.67 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.57 | 12.676% | $281.2055 | $281.21 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.65 | 10.332% | $38.23 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.46 | 3.180% | $239.8522 | $239.85 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.30 | 5.137% | $144.3531 | $144.35 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.65 | 12.606% | $130.2288 | $130.23 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.60 | $1,238.8641 | $1,238.86 | $1,238.85 | $1,238.90 | |