| 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 | $230.97 | 9.727% | $253.4365 | $253.44 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.52 | 7.795% | $202.1372 | $202.14 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.93 | 12.559% | $225.0392 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.68 | 11.816% | $92.4495 | $92.45 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.43 | 7.402% | $256.0786 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.43 | 3.104% | $200.4651 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.42 | 6.650% | $10.0464 | $10.05 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.38 | $1,239.6525 | $1,239.67 | $1,239.70 | $1,239.50 | |