| 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 | $121.28 | 13.137% | $137.2126 | $137.21 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.92 | 13.256% | $240.0121 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.96 | 6.322% | $257.2567 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.64 | 4.538% | $49.8019 | $49.80 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.75 | 9.295% | $240.1758 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.88 | 5.135% | $65.0575 | $65.06 | $65.05 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.65 | 8.730% | $149.6668 | $149.67 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.08 | $1,139.1834 | $1,139.19 | $1,139.15 | $1,139.30 | |