| 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 | $229.59 | 4.267% | $239.3866 | $239.39 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.35 | 4.262% | $242.2528 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.40 | 7.140% | $73.2838 | $73.28 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.74 | 4.650% | $52.0529 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.67 | 4.663% | $140.9497 | $140.95 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.74 | 12.662% | $238.5505 | $238.55 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.26 | 5.617% | $180.8797 | $180.88 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.75 | $1,167.3560 | $1,167.35 | $1,167.40 | $1,167.50 | |