| 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 | $136.57 | 5.750% | $144.4228 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.57 | 6.303% | $256.7962 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.75 | 8.138% | $239.796 | $239.80 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.35 | 4.517% | $109.0635 | $109.06 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.93 | 13.788% | $49.9871 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.29 | 9.568% | $175.6265 | $175.63 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.75 | 12.662% | $222.7891 | $222.79 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.21 | $1,198.4812 | $1,198.49 | $1,198.50 | $1,198.50 | |