| 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 | $239.97 | 3.840% | $249.1848 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.88 | 9.589% | $267.2657 | $267.27 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.74 | 10.807% | $21.8733 | $21.87 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.75 | 4.171% | $234.1243 | $234.12 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.38 | 6.677% | $142.2858 | $142.29 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.50 | 8.575% | $105.8606 | $105.86 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.63 | 9.613% | $153.0526 | $153.05 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.85 | $1,173.6471 | $1,173.64 | $1,173.60 | $1,173.80 | |