| 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 | $227.34 | 5.539% | $239.9324 | $239.93 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.57 | 3.754% | $225.7376 | $225.74 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.66 | 12.821% | $269.2586 | $269.26 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.51 | 9.724% | $9.3375 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.44 | 13.539% | $82.2477 | $82.25 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.53 | 6.588% | $219.0703 | $219.07 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.52 | 11.433% | $233.4744 | $233.47 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.57 | $1,279.0585 | $1,279.06 | $1,279.05 | $1,279.00 | |