| 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 | $229.36 | 4.416% | $239.4885 | $239.49 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.50 | 13.201% | $41.3184 | $41.32 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.60 | 9.844% | $222.5439 | $222.54 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.26 | 10.237% | $273.6744 | $273.67 | $273.65 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.99 | 9.394% | $100.6315 | $100.63 | $100.65 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.99 | 3.672% | $221.8477 | $221.85 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.66 | 5.103% | $253.9919 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,264.36 | $1,353.4963 | $1,353.49 | $1,353.50 | $1,353.40 | |