| 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 | $225.32 | 6.193% | $239.2741 | $239.27 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.64 | 13.263% | $31.3059 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.51 | 8.671% | $199.4222 | $199.42 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.48 | 3.618% | $156.9605 | $156.96 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.54 | 12.671% | $88.4918 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.32 | 7.166% | $237.1798 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.56 | 3.601% | $249.2226 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.37 | $1,201.8569 | $1,201.85 | $1,201.80 | $1,201.90 | |