| 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 | $239.48 | 3.578% | $248.0486 | $248.05 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.32 | 10.468% | $219.0801 | $219.08 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.48 | 5.767% | $79.8329 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.97 | 7.813% | $194.0311 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.69 | 3.566% | $130.1721 | $130.17 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.41 | 12.560% | $237.9631 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.68 | 9.657% | $130.1409 | $130.14 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.03 | $1,239.2688 | $1,239.26 | $1,239.30 | $1,239.20 | |