| 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 | $228.95 | 4.596% | $239.4725 | $239.47 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.88 | 13.626% | $238.4782 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.51 | 9.552% | $231.7134 | $231.71 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.27 | 12.592% | $278.4062 | $278.41 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.63 | 6.115% | $81.3159 | $81.32 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.83 | 12.856% | $79.9359 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.40 | 12.752% | $222.5724 | $222.57 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,242.47 | $1,371.8945 | $1,371.90 | $1,371.85 | $1,371.90 | |