| 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 | $218.70 | 9.524% | $239.529 | $239.53 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.84 | 13.138% | $179.7084 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.61 | 10.675% | $160.0471 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.36 | 12.357% | $183.5464 | $183.55 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.43 | 6.424% | $166.4791 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.41 | 7.360% | $98.1378 | $98.14 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.73 | 12.779% | $259.0872 | $259.09 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.08 | $1,286.5350 | $1,286.55 | $1,286.60 | $1,286.40 | |