| 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 | $228.69 | 4.680% | $239.3927 | $239.39 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.39 | 10.811% | $51.4052 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.45 | 3.583% | $254.2445 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.27 | 3.346% | $165.6326 | $165.63 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.67 | 8.747% | $217.1351 | $217.14 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.66 | 6.513% | $39.0477 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.36 | 6.808% | $129.6222 | $129.62 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.49 | $1,096.4800 | $1,096.48 | $1,096.50 | $1,096.30 | |