| 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 | $224.68 | 6.575% | $239.4527 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.61 | 11.269% | $189.836 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.83 | 6.260% | $159.2094 | $159.21 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.46 | 3.380% | $180.3567 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.98 | 9.250% | $147.4657 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.36 | 7.272% | $252.4754 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.51 | 11.402% | $199.9777 | $199.98 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,269.43 | $1,368.7736 | $1,368.79 | $1,368.80 | $1,368.90 | |