| 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 | $239.49 | 4.755% | $250.8777 | $250.88 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.84 | 11.842% | $239.1629 | $239.16 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.31 | 5.108% | $222.1037 | $222.10 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.56 | 5.265% | $179.54 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.47 | 8.722% | $235.3505 | $235.35 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.47 | 3.836% | $72.1349 | $72.13 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.77 | 7.220% | $155.2224 | $155.22 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.91 | $1,354.3921 | $1,354.38 | $1,354.40 | $1,354.40 | |