| 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 | $112.95 | 5.728% | $119.4198 | $119.42 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.81 | 8.849% | $271.9157 | $271.92 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.63 | 5.255% | $183.8068 | $183.81 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.61 | 13.578% | $257.3791 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.26 | 4.330% | $12.7909 | $12.79 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.35 | 5.222% | $188.7157 | $188.72 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.99 | 6.471% | $205.4784 | $205.48 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.60 | $1,239.5064 | $1,239.52 | $1,239.50 | $1,239.50 | |