| 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 | $240.97 | 5.607% | $254.4812 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.53 | 6.322% | $12.2589 | $12.26 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.71 | 7.559% | $121.2297 | $121.23 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.91 | 8.438% | $239.5504 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.43 | 4.658% | $81.0367 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.36 | 4.558% | $52.6554 | $52.66 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.43 | 9.503% | $204.1464 | $204.15 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.34 | $965.3587 | $965.37 | $965.40 | $965.40 | |