| 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 | $228.37 | 5.279% | $240.4257 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.67 | 7.856% | $242.3201 | $242.32 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.35 | 5.428% | $138.4797 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.40 | 10.621% | $63.4965 | $63.50 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.66 | 8.185% | $133.7816 | $133.78 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.83 | 12.663% | $121.4845 | $121.48 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.53 | 11.218% | $271.9614 | $271.96 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.81 | $1,211.9495 | $1,211.95 | $1,212.00 | $1,212.00 | |