| 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 | $232.73 | 3.360% | $240.5497 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.25 | 3.628% | $215.8053 | $215.81 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.30 | 9.424% | $58.323 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.50 | 4.531% | $141.6395 | $141.64 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.93 | 11.810% | $253.7304 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.72 | 5.119% | $138.4627 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.61 | 4.376% | $50.7372 | $50.74 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.04 | $1,099.2478 | $1,099.25 | $1,099.25 | $1,099.10 | |