| 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 | $219.95 | 8.663% | $239.0043 | $239.00 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.66 | 3.835% | $34.9509 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.79 | 13.432% | $239.1033 | $239.10 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.97 | 10.206% | $196.1336 | $196.13 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.78 | 5.625% | $40.9614 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.62 | 5.836% | $252.5459 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.44 | 8.275% | $142.3167 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.21 | $1,145.0161 | $1,145.01 | $1,145.00 | $1,145.00 | |