| 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 | $230.98 | 3.840% | $239.8496 | $239.85 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.52 | 12.537% | $160.3877 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.57 | 13.782% | $223.6613 | $223.66 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.85 | 13.846% | $84.0753 | $84.08 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.72 | 4.695% | $221.6603 | $221.66 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.84 | 12.322% | $263.777 | $263.78 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.53 | 7.856% | $243.2476 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,316.01 | $1,436.6588 | $1,436.67 | $1,436.70 | $1,436.70 | |