| 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 | $249.40 | 9.230% | $272.4196 | $272.42 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.85 | 7.261% | $141.4236 | $141.42 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.83 | 6.337% | $250.7745 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.72 | 6.276% | $124.0453 | $124.05 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.83 | 5.365% | $98.864 | $98.86 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.69 | 4.784% | $195.6212 | $195.62 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.69 | 9.159% | $258.3684 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.01 | $1,341.5166 | $1,341.51 | $1,341.40 | $1,341.50 | |