| 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 | $140.49 | 5.215% | $147.8166 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.55 | 8.758% | $242.0409 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.99 | 9.386% | $127.9707 | $127.97 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.84 | 11.213% | $75.4469 | $75.45 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.93 | 3.280% | $45.3709 | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.69 | 10.693% | $249.823 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.30 | 4.353% | $234.0638 | $234.06 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.79 | $1,122.5328 | $1,122.53 | $1,122.45 | $1,122.50 | |