| 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 | $227.55 | 5.224% | $239.4372 | $239.44 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.53 | 4.202% | $146.4351 | $146.44 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.61 | 7.531% | $101.7351 | $101.74 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.77 | 10.375% | $252.5049 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.99 | 6.867% | $6.4013 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.30 | 6.612% | $61.0887 | $61.09 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.37 | 7.547% | $220.8693 | $220.87 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.12 | $1,028.4716 | $1,028.48 | $1,028.50 | $1,028.40 | |