| 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 | $239.90 | 3.860% | $249.1601 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.62 | 5.559% | $151.6038 | $151.60 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.57 | 3.366% | $167.0084 | $167.01 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.42 | 12.639% | $269.6803 | $269.68 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.59 | 11.376% | $194.4514 | $194.45 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.43 | 11.614% | $170.1332 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.50 | 9.292% | $211.48 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,305.03 | $1,413.5172 | $1,413.51 | $1,413.55 | $1,413.60 | |