| 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 | $226.99 | 5.504% | $239.4835 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.73 | 6.170% | $14.5771 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.41 | 13.485% | $116.22 | $116.22 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.61 | 5.256% | $255.3616 | $255.36 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.75 | 8.499% | $141.8624 | $141.86 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.90 | 3.661% | $149.1682 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.65 | 8.530% | $181.9505 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.04 | $1,098.6233 | $1,098.62 | $1,098.60 | $1,098.80 | |