| 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 | $229.55 | 4.346% | $239.5262 | $239.53 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.80 | 7.356% | $214.4973 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.83 | 6.370% | $130.6543 | $130.65 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.85 | 11.438% | $234.967 | $234.97 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.35 | 11.307% | $57.1561 | $57.16 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.93 | 4.540% | $41.7428 | $41.74 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.53 | 11.731% | $270.9812 | $270.98 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.84 | $1,189.5249 | $1,189.53 | $1,189.55 | $1,189.60 | |