| 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 | $133.91 | 6.155% | $142.1522 | $142.15 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.81 | 4.177% | $239.4092 | $239.41 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.79 | 12.654% | $246.4757 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.85 | 10.316% | $239.2202 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.26 | 9.209% | $131.3347 | $131.33 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.62 | 11.548% | $209.2864 | $209.29 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.99 | 4.555% | $20.9005 | $20.90 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.23 | $1,228.7789 | $1,228.78 | $1,228.80 | $1,228.80 | |