| 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 | $220.28 | 9.162% | $240.4621 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.46 | 8.480% | $254.3422 | $254.34 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.44 | 12.785% | $147.1168 | $147.12 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.73 | 6.840% | $239.0331 | $239.03 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.52 | 6.708% | $17.6282 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.44 | 3.542% | $154.7332 | $154.73 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.66 | 10.347% | $32.7289 | $32.73 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.53 | $1,086.0445 | $1,086.04 | $1,086.10 | $1,085.90 | |