| 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 | $231.57 | 3.757% | $240.2701 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.48 | 8.571% | $199.2061 | $199.21 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.99 | 4.748% | $231.4826 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.68 | 13.382% | $149.3014 | $149.30 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.45 | 11.523% | $151.0579 | $151.06 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.36 | 11.469% | $154.2285 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.64 | 8.445% | $113.4768 | $113.48 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.17 | $1,239.0234 | $1,239.03 | $1,239.05 | $1,239.10 | |