| 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 | $226.72 | 5.587% | $239.3868 | $239.39 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.94 | 5.537% | $168.7959 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.74 | 4.619% | $110.6241 | $110.62 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.76 | 10.165% | $139.6452 | $139.65 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.99 | 6.368% | $78.7017 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.32 | 5.847% | $28.9174 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.53 | 3.152% | $251.2061 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.00 | $1,017.2772 | $1,017.29 | $1,017.25 | $1,017.20 | |