| 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 | $240.39 | 5.451% | $253.4937 | $253.49 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.31 | 10.280% | $229.7243 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.47 | 6.351% | $145.1372 | $145.14 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.92 | 7.450% | $52.5645 | $52.56 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.95 | 9.556% | $216.8661 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.32 | 5.213% | $108.7061 | $108.71 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.29 | 11.429% | $230.9812 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.65 | $1,237.4731 | $1,237.47 | $1,237.45 | $1,237.50 | |