| 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 | $239.50 | 3.650% | $248.2418 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.29 | 9.348% | $157.7782 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.97 | 9.412% | $136.7322 | $136.73 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.75 | 12.415% | $132.3687 | $132.37 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.43 | 7.386% | $138.9897 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.73 | 13.766% | $100.9446 | $100.94 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.82 | 7.511% | $6.2571 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.49 | $921.3123 | $921.31 | $921.35 | $921.30 | |