| 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 | $226.90 | 5.744% | $239.9331 | $239.93 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.54 | 6.305% | $154.7163 | $154.72 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.57 | 4.120% | $31.8295 | $31.83 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.71 | 7.519% | $159.8915 | $159.89 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.29 | 9.244% | $272.3344 | $272.33 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.40 | 4.405% | $161.2013 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.25 | 12.765% | $211.1525 | $211.15 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.66 | $1,231.0586 | $1,231.05 | $1,231.10 | $1,231.00 | |