| 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 | $239.52 | 7.858% | $258.3415 | $258.34 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.46 | 3.447% | $139.0948 | $139.09 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.54 | 12.507% | $151.3669 | $151.37 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.28 | 12.818% | $268.8227 | $268.82 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.73 | 4.745% | $179.8786 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.68 | 10.425% | $129.9481 | $129.95 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.44 | 9.318% | $111.9854 | $111.99 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.65 | $1,239.4380 | $1,239.44 | $1,239.45 | $1,239.40 | |