| 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 | $206.51 | 8.689% | $224.4537 | $224.45 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.52 | 8.868% | $145.3606 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.75 | 5.142% | $191.0956 | $191.10 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.55 | 3.646% | $239.9923 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.64 | 12.824% | $271.4997 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.87 | 7.403% | $11.6747 | $11.67 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.88 | 4.836% | $44.9537 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.72 | $1,129.0303 | $1,129.02 | $1,129.00 | $1,129.20 | |