| 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 | $227.56 | 5.239% | $239.4819 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.44 | 12.459% | $64.5964 | $64.60 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.49 | 11.783% | $259.8843 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.94 | 11.783% | $157.547 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.42 | 3.373% | $209.2476 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.54 | 9.645% | $26.9069 | $26.91 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.58 | 5.728% | $221.5847 | $221.58 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.97 | $1,179.2488 | $1,179.25 | $1,179.30 | $1,179.20 | |