| 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 | $231.79 | 3.750% | $240.4821 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.81 | 5.610% | $137.0923 | $137.09 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.69 | 6.263% | $181.3803 | $181.38 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.79 | 7.745% | $192.6373 | $192.64 | $192.65 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.48 | 8.521% | $135.0869 | $135.09 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.78 | 13.505% | $140.4965 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.28 | 13.435% | $116.0213 | $116.02 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.62 | $1,143.1967 | $1,143.20 | $1,143.25 | $1,143.20 | |