| 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 | $234.94 | 10.450% | $259.4912 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.58 | 5.444% | $128.1988 | $128.20 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.98 | 3.608% | $179.2211 | $179.22 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.79 | 7.499% | $188.9725 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.52 | 8.346% | $240.0081 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.37 | 4.766% | $240.3018 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.32 | 12.543% | $242.3276 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,371.50 | $1,478.5211 | $1,478.52 | $1,478.50 | $1,478.50 | |