| 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 | $223.44 | 7.626% | $240.4795 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.69 | 3.346% | $235.3085 | $235.31 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.91 | 3.614% | $12.3404 | $12.34 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.90 | 6.308% | $144.4726 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.67 | 5.486% | $253.8732 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.70 | 4.681% | $86.5712 | $86.57 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.56 | 9.621% | $117.9083 | $117.91 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.87 | $1,090.9537 | $1,090.95 | $1,090.90 | $1,091.00 | |