| 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 | $226.37 | 6.233% | $240.4796 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.50 | 12.176% | $247.3481 | $247.35 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.48 | 8.105% | $255.6467 | $255.65 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.49 | 8.558% | $246.9586 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.97 | 9.558% | $55.8417 | $55.84 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.48 | 10.340% | $260.932 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.97 | 5.127% | $35.7116 | $35.71 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,232.26 | $1,342.9183 | $1,342.92 | $1,342.95 | $1,342.80 | |