| 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 | $132.53 | 7.435% | $142.3836 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.67 | 9.262% | $9.473 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.98 | 9.272% | $204.3168 | $204.32 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.36 | 5.360% | $187.9201 | $187.92 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.36 | 13.563% | $227.5348 | $227.53 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.54 | 13.646% | $279.0464 | $279.05 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.63 | 5.467% | $189.4504 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.07 | $1,240.1251 | $1,240.12 | $1,240.10 | $1,240.10 | |