| 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 | $129.35 | 8.614% | $140.4922 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.52 | 13.573% | $180.0359 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.75 | 11.244% | $181.0496 | $181.05 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.32 | 9.727% | $205.5406 | $205.54 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.50 | 4.646% | $257.9524 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.50 | 8.603% | $40.7261 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.99 | 9.238% | $238.1279 | $238.13 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.93 | $1,243.9247 | $1,243.93 | $1,244.00 | $1,243.80 | |