| 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 | $229.49 | 4.445% | $239.6908 | $239.69 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.55 | 8.405% | $7.1005 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.31 | 5.473% | $180.6858 | $180.69 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.64 | 13.331% | $100.4566 | $100.46 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.77 | 9.831% | $83.2189 | $83.22 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.95 | 6.150% | $22.2384 | $22.24 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.72 | 12.204% | $159.0155 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.43 | $792.4065 | $792.42 | $792.40 | $792.40 | |