| 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 | $231.75 | 3.768% | $240.4823 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.80 | 12.480% | $43.6422 | $43.64 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.69 | 11.782% | $68.9583 | $68.96 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.41 | 9.706% | $57.4969 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.37 | 11.467% | $136.4022 | $136.40 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.48 | 13.596% | $250.4565 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.70 | 5.618% | $147.5483 | $147.55 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.20 | $944.9867 | $944.99 | $945.00 | $945.00 | |