| 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 | $219.52 | 9.543% | $240.4688 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.61 | 8.141% | $143.4058 | $143.41 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.26 | 6.286% | $243.6713 | $243.67 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.64 | 10.225% | $228.8712 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.73 | 13.415% | $257.1458 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.63 | 8.147% | $144.5168 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.59 | 9.538% | $148.5226 | $148.52 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,284.98 | $1,406.6023 | $1,406.61 | $1,406.50 | $1,406.60 | |