| 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 | $225.82 | 6.497% | $240.4915 | $240.49 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.52 | 8.854% | $52.816 | $52.82 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.96 | 3.431% | $239.9185 | $239.92 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.55 | 12.582% | $192.0086 | $192.01 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.80 | 13.140% | $181.9291 | $181.93 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.70 | 10.480% | $109.0438 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.71 | 3.619% | $133.368 | $133.37 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.06 | $1,149.5755 | $1,149.58 | $1,149.55 | $1,149.50 | |