| 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 | $99.25 | 3.158% | $102.3843 | $102.38 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.73 | 5.303% | $83.9581 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.85 | 4.127% | $153.9518 | $153.95 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.65 | 12.297% | $188.2659 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.96 | 4.795% | $216.8837 | $216.88 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.78 | 11.467% | $256.1289 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.53 | 9.421% | $238.0235 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.75 | $1,239.5962 | $1,239.59 | $1,239.60 | $1,239.70 | |