| 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 | $225.59 | 6.325% | $239.8586 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.53 | 4.249% | $184.0308 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.54 | 4.490% | $133.2665 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.38 | 3.689% | $164.2226 | $164.22 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.50 | 9.311% | $272.7309 | $272.73 | $272.75 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.72 | 12.273% | $98.4859 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.61 | 11.204% | $216.4141 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.87 | $1,309.0094 | $1,309.01 | $1,309.00 | $1,309.00 | |