| 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 | $231.30 | 3.685% | $239.8234 | $239.82 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.41 | 13.110% | $248.1747 | $248.17 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.56 | 9.130% | $206.8668 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.41 | 9.801% | $154.1716 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.98 | 5.395% | $8.4105 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.89 | 10.791% | $252.4816 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.52 | 7.432% | $254.0982 | $254.10 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.07 | $1,364.0268 | $1,364.02 | $1,363.95 | $1,364.10 | |