| 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 | $225.89 | 6.202% | $239.8997 | $239.90 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.70 | 5.530% | $178.0291 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.58 | 12.338% | $135.4572 | $135.46 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.45 | 9.834% | $166.3436 | $166.34 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.55 | 8.733% | $201.7541 | $201.75 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.50 | 6.516% | $136.8731 | $136.87 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.28 | 13.456% | $78.6023 | $78.60 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.95 | $1,136.9591 | $1,136.95 | $1,136.95 | $1,137.00 | |