| 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 | $231.51 | 3.410% | $239.4045 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.50 | 4.749% | $136.6974 | $136.70 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.78 | 7.111% | $55.4621 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.66 | 7.136% | $141.0553 | $141.06 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.50 | 11.571% | $119.9388 | $119.94 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.60 | 13.602% | $232.4297 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.92 | 11.268% | $252.4893 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.47 | $1,177.4771 | $1,177.48 | $1,177.50 | $1,177.50 | |