| 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 | $224.38 | 6.492% | $238.9467 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.25 | 5.789% | $179.0479 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.98 | 12.112% | $279.1365 | $279.14 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.51 | 10.653% | $259.4924 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.60 | 13.395% | $192.3179 | $192.32 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.77 | 11.672% | $256.5888 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.46 | 12.691% | $136.8745 | $136.87 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,397.95 | $1,542.4047 | $1,542.41 | $1,542.40 | $1,542.30 | |