| 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 | $240.67 | 4.546% | $251.6109 | $251.61 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.53 | 7.872% | $213.0796 | $213.08 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.74 | 4.771% | $48.97 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.56 | 8.244% | $241.9903 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.87 | 9.478% | $144.3686 | $144.37 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.31 | 10.803% | $220.8415 | $220.84 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.69 | 10.319% | $199.3354 | $199.34 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.37 | $1,320.1963 | $1,320.20 | $1,320.20 | $1,320.20 | |