| 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 | $229.58 | 4.157% | $239.1236 | $239.12 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.90 | 12.368% | $280.8076 | $280.81 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.68 | 9.705% | $215.7678 | $215.77 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.79 | 3.615% | $247.4223 | $247.42 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.82 | 8.119% | $254.9662 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.64 | 7.103% | $191.3288 | $191.33 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.62 | 3.454% | $144.4425 | $144.44 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,469.03 | $1,573.8588 | $1,573.86 | $1,573.80 | $1,573.80 | |