| 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 | $227.48 | 5.139% | $239.1702 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.47 | 11.656% | $200.389 | $200.39 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.50 | 3.420% | $211.4939 | $211.49 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.36 | 7.674% | $108.0616 | $108.06 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.31 | 9.261% | $131.4519 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.96 | 8.555% | $155.1902 | $155.19 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.74 | 13.831% | $285.4198 | $285.42 | $285.40 | $285.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.82 | $1,331.1766 | $1,331.17 | $1,331.15 | $1,331.30 | |