| 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 | $227.69 | 5.513% | $240.2425 | $240.24 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.55 | 6.528% | $73.0249 | $73.02 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.63 | 12.786% | $180.0403 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.36 | 4.683% | $63.1867 | $63.19 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.73 | 7.784% | $202.3429 | $202.34 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.55 | 11.157% | $63.9709 | $63.97 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.47 | 9.574% | $254.7267 | $254.73 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.98 | $1,077.5349 | $1,077.53 | $1,077.55 | $1,077.40 | |