| 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 | $231.96 | 3.237% | $239.4685 | $239.47 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.87 | 5.194% | $248.1211 | $248.12 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.52 | 3.297% | $219.5268 | $219.53 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.38 | 7.634% | $173.6997 | $173.70 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.39 | 7.398% | $170.1077 | $170.11 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.99 | 7.165% | $22.4939 | $22.49 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.48 | 9.120% | $115.0998 | $115.10 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.59 | $1,188.5175 | $1,188.52 | $1,188.50 | $1,188.50 | |