| 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 | $194.90 | 6.840% | $208.2312 | $208.23 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.33 | 8.505% | $252.0897 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.36 | 12.698% | $140.1512 | $140.15 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.71 | 10.594% | $270.6346 | $270.63 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.31 | 4.534% | $153.989 | $153.99 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.27 | 7.657% | $32.5878 | $32.59 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.43 | 6.642% | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.31 | $1,239.4335 | $1,239.43 | $1,239.50 | $1,239.50 | |