| 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 | $227.46 | 5.746% | $240.5299 | $240.53 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.95 | 9.395% | $220.9232 | $220.92 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.34 | 10.727% | $207.436 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.84 | 10.425% | $178.7118 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.91 | 3.831% | $124.5038 | $124.50 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.51 | 6.165% | $120.5079 | $120.51 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.57 | 9.873% | $33.5882 | $33.59 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.58 | $1,126.2008 | $1,126.20 | $1,126.20 | $1,126.10 | |