| 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 | $226.33 | 5.842% | $239.5522 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.58 | 7.759% | $176.2722 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.94 | 4.376% | $123.1011 | $123.10 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.68 | 12.416% | $239.0863 | $239.09 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.43 | 8.190% | $112.9828 | $112.98 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.86 | 9.847% | $21.8156 | $21.82 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.90 | 13.615% | $55.5577 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.72 | $968.3679 | $968.37 | $968.35 | $968.50 | |