| 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 | $229.95 | 8.775% | $250.1281 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.58 | 3.589% | $246.1067 | $246.11 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.86 | 3.145% | $239.152 | $239.15 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.45 | 8.830% | $244.2689 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.62 | 9.587% | $209.9906 | $209.99 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.83 | 10.194% | $264.2783 | $264.28 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.87 | 13.488% | $105.3963 | $105.40 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,448.16 | $1,559.3209 | $1,559.33 | $1,559.35 | $1,559.40 | |