| 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 | $231.82 | 8.450% | $251.4088 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.73 | 11.273% | $86.4925 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.44 | 7.205% | $245.9712 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.97 | 8.282% | $134.2372 | $134.24 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.46 | 12.191% | $240.6048 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.45 | 3.293% | $143.0092 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.61 | 11.521% | $238.22 | $238.22 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.48 | $1,339.9437 | $1,339.94 | $1,339.90 | $1,339.90 | |