| 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 | $213.62 | 12.576% | $240.4849 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.72 | 3.523% | $130.1491 | $130.15 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.95 | 12.538% | $79.8457 | $79.85 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.56 | 3.157% | $15.0197 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.39 | 11.723% | $170.2547 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.60 | 5.551% | $258.1777 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.85 | 4.262% | $145.8104 | $145.81 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.69 | $1,039.7422 | $1,039.74 | $1,039.75 | $1,039.70 | |