| 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 | $238.62 | 10.399% | $263.4341 | $263.43 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.57 | 7.734% | $79.2599 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.86 | 5.264% | $232.4861 | $232.49 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.46 | 10.230% | $250.7292 | $250.73 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.96 | 10.857% | $124.1155 | $124.12 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.55 | 9.536% | $91.5173 | $91.52 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.37 | 4.839% | $197.4852 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.39 | $1,239.0273 | $1,239.04 | $1,239.05 | $1,239.00 | |