| 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 | $239.72 | 4.198% | $249.7834 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.39 | 5.843% | $211.0404 | $211.04 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.97 | 9.314% | $248.11 | $248.11 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.95 | 11.567% | $91.4292 | $91.43 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.86 | 5.830% | $257.0187 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.46 | 8.350% | $103.4309 | $103.43 | $103.45 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.80 | 12.260% | $78.3575 | $78.36 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.15 | $1,239.1701 | $1,239.17 | $1,239.20 | $1,239.10 | |