| 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 | $199.83 | 12.295% | $224.3991 | $224.40 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.50 | 10.522% | $247.0167 | $247.02 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.93 | 3.326% | $239.644 | $239.64 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.29 | 6.117% | $139.321 | $139.32 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.96 | 13.697% | $9.0503 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.86 | 3.412% | $141.5297 | $141.53 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.49 | 6.416% | $14.3555 | $14.36 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.86 | $1,015.3163 | $1,015.32 | $1,015.30 | $1,015.30 | |