| 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 | $231.27 | 3.464% | $239.2812 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.30 | 4.400% | $248.7852 | $248.79 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.42 | 9.120% | $81.2071 | $81.21 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.58 | 10.169% | $103.0962 | $103.10 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.51 | 10.671% | $35.9791 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.70 | 12.111% | $124.1069 | $124.11 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.95 | 3.710% | $254.0376 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.73 | $1,086.4933 | $1,086.51 | $1,086.55 | $1,086.50 | |