| 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 | $227.33 | 5.326% | $239.4376 | $239.44 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.29 | 10.593% | $156.2568 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.61 | 4.566% | $177.3544 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.62 | 6.625% | $124.3461 | $124.35 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.39 | 9.497% | $101.1643 | $101.16 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.50 | 12.314% | $239.7904 | $239.79 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.41 | 7.320% | $89.5156 | $89.52 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.15 | $1,127.8652 | $1,127.87 | $1,127.85 | $1,127.90 | |