| 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 | $231.81 | 3.188% | $239.2001 | $239.20 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.45 | 10.281% | $148.2728 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.81 | 11.336% | $242.5009 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.30 | 5.672% | $229.6253 | $229.63 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.38 | 10.137% | $40.0678 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.37 | 13.816% | $102.8555 | $102.86 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.28 | 6.516% | $247.4154 | $247.42 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.40 | $1,249.9378 | $1,249.95 | $1,249.90 | $1,250.00 | |