| 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 | $114.30 | 6.284% | $121.4826 | $121.48 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.44 | 3.590% | $203.4922 | $203.49 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.98 | 10.438% | $121.4597 | $121.46 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.98 | 6.800% | $240.2786 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.58 | 7.336% | $135.8659 | $135.87 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.37 | 13.763% | $243.8737 | $243.87 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.81 | 11.682% | $277.876 | $277.88 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.46 | $1,344.3287 | $1,344.33 | $1,344.35 | $1,344.50 | |