| 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 | $224.44 | 7.137% | $240.4583 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.34 | 4.371% | $179.873 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.75 | 10.623% | $226.5006 | $226.50 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.73 | 3.538% | $97.0462 | $97.05 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.70 | 7.873% | $92.4472 | $92.45 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.76 | 13.189% | $235.1615 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.25 | 6.134% | $138.2395 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.97 | $1,209.7263 | $1,209.73 | $1,209.70 | $1,209.70 | |