| 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 | $147.85 | 5.189% | $155.5219 | $155.52 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.47 | 5.335% | $18.402 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.91 | 8.406% | $249.2362 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.40 | 10.781% | $205.388 | $205.39 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.30 | 9.430% | $196.208 | $196.21 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.42 | 6.462% | $239.9866 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.40 | 12.208% | $49.8204 | $49.82 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.75 | $1,114.5631 | $1,114.57 | $1,114.55 | $1,114.50 | |