| 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 | $228.99 | 8.666% | $248.8343 | $248.83 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.35 | 5.792% | $227.8231 | $227.82 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.55 | 12.575% | $73.7929 | $73.79 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.51 | 6.530% | $253.0194 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.45 | 9.207% | $206.8927 | $206.89 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.65 | 9.432% | $186.7457 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.69 | 7.386% | $42.6215 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.19 | $1,239.7296 | $1,239.72 | $1,239.70 | $1,239.60 | |