| 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 | $221.73 | 7.806% | $239.0382 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.95 | 13.578% | $204.3836 | $204.38 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.89 | 4.385% | $104.2702 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.59 | 13.759% | $174.7224 | $174.72 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.33 | 8.611% | $253.422 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.71 | 8.175% | $13.749 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.26 | 3.276% | $50.8738 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.46 | $1,040.4592 | $1,040.45 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.40 | |