| 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 | $239.93 | 3.489% | $248.3012 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.42 | 7.641% | $241.5679 | $241.57 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.52 | 9.350% | $221.4556 | $221.46 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.65 | 13.110% | $256.3638 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.57 | 4.709% | $195.3556 | $195.36 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.84 | 3.662% | $147.0342 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.83 | 5.384% | $198.9966 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,410.76 | $1,509.0749 | $1,509.08 | $1,509.05 | $1,509.20 | |