| 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 | $229.79 | 4.165% | $239.3608 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.26 | 6.189% | $185.045 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.61 | 6.220% | $55.8823 | $55.88 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.95 | 8.109% | $141.5687 | $141.57 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.88 | 5.202% | $100.8677 | $100.87 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.53 | 13.583% | $273.2012 | $273.20 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.78 | 3.423% | $258.33 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.80 | $1,254.2557 | $1,254.26 | $1,254.25 | $1,254.30 | |