| 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 | $214.28 | 12.247% | $240.5229 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.25 | 11.282% | $149.3961 | $149.40 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.84 | 3.730% | $158.5409 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.58 | 13.715% | $159.8605 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.45 | 11.787% | $35.157 | $35.16 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.62 | 9.287% | $168.9796 | $168.98 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.40 | 4.333% | $126.6603 | $126.66 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.42 | $1,039.1173 | $1,039.12 | $1,039.10 | $1,039.20 | |