| 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 | $227.46 | 5.339% | $239.6041 | $239.60 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.65 | 11.426% | $189.0342 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.55 | 7.332% | $157.295 | $157.30 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.34 | 6.693% | $36.6384 | $36.64 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.39 | 13.435% | $6.1141 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.34 | 9.154% | $71.3212 | $71.32 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.53 | 13.524% | $270.7888 | $270.79 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.26 | $970.7958 | $970.79 | $970.80 | $970.70 | |