| 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 | $229.78 | 4.204% | $239.44 | $239.44 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.75 | 7.809% | $217.5047 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.86 | 9.776% | $148.0439 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.83 | 12.724% | $83.2241 | $83.22 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.53 | 9.709% | $19.232 | $19.23 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.30 | 6.502% | $102.5614 | $102.56 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.63 | 7.710% | $266.7223 | $266.72 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.68 | $1,076.7284 | $1,076.71 | $1,076.70 | $1,076.60 | |