| 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 | $222.29 | 7.616% | $239.2196 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.27 | 4.817% | $90.4256 | $90.43 | $90.45 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.67 | 7.845% | $182.9806 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.37 | 6.650% | $79.3156 | $79.32 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.37 | 3.864% | $123.9825 | $123.98 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.38 | 9.663% | $273.4776 | $273.48 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.49 | 12.456% | $246.8297 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.84 | $1,236.2312 | $1,236.24 | $1,236.30 | $1,236.20 | |