| 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 | $229.55 | 4.520% | $239.9257 | $239.93 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.31 | 5.598% | $246.3707 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.78 | 4.743% | $231.2516 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.43 | 7.583% | $6.9176 | $6.92 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.28 | 7.468% | $158.2789 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.35 | 11.625% | $128.7594 | $128.76 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.64 | 5.665% | $130.6442 | $130.64 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.34 | $1,142.1481 | $1,142.15 | $1,142.15 | $1,142.20 | |