| 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 | $214.89 | 4.450% | $224.4526 | $224.45 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.49 | 3.306% | $98.6469 | $98.65 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.79 | 9.106% | $248.5326 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.27 | 6.345% | $162.995 | $163.00 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.44 | 5.694% | $259.4154 | $259.42 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.27 | 13.412% | $136.4006 | $136.40 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.34 | 5.126% | $108.6372 | $108.64 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.49 | $1,239.0803 | $1,239.09 | $1,239.10 | $1,239.00 | |