| 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 | $240.60 | 3.719% | $249.5479 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.48 | 11.636% | $140.0809 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.52 | 13.336% | $158.1264 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.26 | 9.500% | $134.9697 | $134.97 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.88 | 5.485% | $87.426 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.73 | 7.275% | $233.5699 | $233.57 | $233.55 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.89 | 12.720% | $131.7584 | $131.76 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.36 | $1,135.4792 | $1,135.49 | $1,135.50 | $1,135.50 | |