| 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 | $199.66 | 9.123% | $217.875 | $217.88 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.77 | 4.215% | $239.4548 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.39 | 10.185% | $162.4017 | $162.40 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.80 | 11.507% | $160.3471 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.53 | 3.744% | $248.498 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.59 | 7.668% | $121.2234 | $121.22 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.44 | 8.706% | $242.8927 | $242.89 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,296.18 | $1,392.6927 | $1,392.69 | $1,392.70 | $1,392.70 | |