| 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 | $229.89 | 5.475% | $242.4765 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.78 | 9.263% | $232.4898 | $232.49 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.45 | 12.264% | $123.9956 | $124.00 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.62 | 8.455% | $252.288 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.58 | 5.247% | $241.6261 | $241.63 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.50 | 7.497% | $126.309 | $126.31 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.42 | 11.115% | $177.1395 | $177.14 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.24 | $1,396.3245 | $1,396.34 | $1,396.40 | $1,396.30 | |