| 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 | $231.89 | 5.432% | $244.4863 | $244.49 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.61 | 11.352% | $18.4956 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.72 | 12.705% | $156.3444 | $156.34 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.88 | 7.477% | $149.2641 | $149.26 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.62 | 4.225% | $180.9554 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.83 | 3.601% | $240.1782 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.87 | 3.544% | $100.3031 | $100.30 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.42 | $1,090.0271 | $1,090.03 | $1,090.05 | $1,090.10 | |