| 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 | $247.30 | 5.311% | $260.4341 | $260.43 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.89 | 9.494% | $271.4247 | $271.42 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.88 | 6.627% | $42.5228 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.29 | 4.846% | $104.1016 | $104.10 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.79 | 9.595% | $229.9194 | $229.92 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.35 | 5.129% | $117.0611 | $117.06 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.28 | 12.123% | $114.6794 | $114.68 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.78 | $1,140.1431 | $1,140.13 | $1,140.10 | $1,140.10 | |