| 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 | $227.29 | 5.355% | $239.4614 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.49 | 7.478% | $177.8653 | $177.87 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.93 | 8.409% | $54.1286 | $54.13 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.66 | 12.700% | $273.4778 | $273.48 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.94 | 6.129% | $130.475 | $130.48 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.81 | 3.504% | $117.7979 | $117.80 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.27 | 9.338% | $192.7301 | $192.73 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.39 | $1,185.9361 | $1,185.95 | $1,186.00 | $1,186.00 | |