| 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 | $239.84 | 4.485% | $250.5968 | $250.60 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.84 | 4.800% | $179.0403 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.99 | 6.854% | $182.7097 | $182.71 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.68 | 13.670% | $215.6093 | $215.61 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.46 | 13.612% | $220.9299 | $220.93 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.85 | 3.349% | $132.1317 | $132.13 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.79 | 12.780% | $118.1822 | $118.18 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.45 | $1,299.1999 | $1,299.20 | $1,299.25 | $1,299.10 | |