| 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 | $213.25 | 12.183% | $239.2302 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.71 | 10.491% | $170.9406 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.78 | 8.232% | $86.3475 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.63 | 6.406% | $266.6854 | $266.69 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.99 | 3.647% | $50.7767 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.80 | 5.717% | $137.2207 | $137.22 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.49 | 9.516% | $273.2315 | $273.23 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.65 | $1,224.4326 | $1,224.44 | $1,224.50 | $1,224.30 | |