| 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 | $231.29 | 3.485% | $239.3505 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.70 | 8.579% | $124.5401 | $124.54 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.72 | 10.818% | $231.2993 | $231.30 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.94 | 6.604% | $40.4456 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.93 | 7.735% | $214.3172 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.54 | 11.761% | $101.1884 | $101.19 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.72 | 11.670% | $95.7235 | $95.72 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.84 | $1,046.8646 | $1,046.87 | $1,046.85 | $1,046.80 | |