| 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 | $222.34 | 7.429% | $238.8576 | $238.86 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.26 | 8.399% | $209.4919 | $209.49 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.38 | 9.551% | $195.4171 | $195.42 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.38 | 13.872% | $235.009 | $235.01 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.30 | 3.570% | $189.8438 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.47 | 11.410% | $84.0811 | $84.08 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.43 | 5.383% | $116.3744 | $116.37 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.56 | $1,269.0749 | $1,269.07 | $1,269.05 | $1,269.10 | |