| 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 | $46.98 | 5.133% | $49.3915 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.83 | 3.613% | $253.6757 | $253.68 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.94 | 10.359% | $268.1062 | $268.11 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.47 | 9.736% | $140.9778 | $140.98 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.60 | 11.399% | $136.5752 | $136.58 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.49 | 13.679% | $174.4859 | $174.49 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.96 | 7.727% | $217.5654 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.27 | $1,240.7777 | $1,240.80 | $1,240.85 | $1,240.90 | |