| 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 | $227.77 | 5.227% | $239.6755 | $239.68 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.65 | 6.596% | $136.0698 | $136.07 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.59 | 13.763% | $263.4637 | $263.46 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.89 | 12.492% | $158.49 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.76 | 12.610% | $169.7708 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.38 | 5.298% | $182.5657 | $182.57 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.99 | 8.558% | $240.9879 | $240.99 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,274.03 | $1,391.0234 | $1,391.03 | $1,391.00 | $1,391.20 | |