| 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 | $230.48 | 4.346% | $240.4967 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.53 | 12.472% | $224.4154 | $224.42 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.95 | 7.766% | $209.0122 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.84 | 7.221% | $48.0779 | $48.08 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.47 | 5.525% | $209.4355 | $209.44 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.68 | 11.151% | $115.2414 | $115.24 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.88 | 11.652% | $134.9649 | $134.96 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.83 | $1,181.6440 | $1,181.65 | $1,181.65 | $1,181.60 | |