| 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 | $212.70 | 12.584% | $239.4662 | $239.47 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.80 | 8.613% | $102.9651 | $102.97 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.84 | 4.808% | $178.0059 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.53 | 13.614% | $90.3572 | $90.36 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.48 | 8.562% | $10.2917 | $10.29 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.81 | 5.189% | $23.9936 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.81 | 10.308% | $59.3567 | $59.36 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.97 | $704.4364 | $704.45 | $704.40 | $704.60 | |