| 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 | $140.97 | 5.358% | $148.5232 | $148.52 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.51 | 9.425% | $248.9528 | $248.95 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.44 | 9.103% | $269.9645 | $269.96 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.69 | 13.815% | $50.8639 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.30 | 8.733% | $261.2854 | $261.29 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.87 | 7.620% | $131.1565 | $131.16 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.46 | 13.732% | $109.7059 | $109.71 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.24 | $1,220.4522 | $1,220.45 | $1,220.40 | $1,220.60 | |