| 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 | $227.35 | 5.414% | $239.6587 | $239.66 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.34 | 8.530% | $198.9789 | $198.98 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.63 | 7.631% | $143.8273 | $143.83 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.50 | 6.120% | $140.609 | $140.61 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.38 | 6.421% | $143.0085 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.25 | 4.651% | $252.4705 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.61 | 9.475% | $127.6588 | $127.66 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.06 | $1,246.2117 | $1,246.22 | $1,246.20 | $1,246.30 | |