| 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 | $224.84 | 6.373% | $239.1691 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.72 | 3.317% | $250.771 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.53 | 7.741% | $151.4084 | $151.41 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.37 | 5.560% | $186.1762 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.91 | 9.191% | $239.03 | $239.03 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.61 | 11.373% | $162.1702 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.55 | 10.746% | $266.3995 | $266.40 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,389.53 | $1,495.1244 | $1,495.13 | $1,495.10 | $1,495.20 | |