| 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 | $231.58 | 3.785% | $240.3453 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.76 | 6.145% | $9.2983 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.67 | 11.793% | $10.8104 | $10.81 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.93 | 13.590% | $285.0314 | $285.03 | $285.05 | $285.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.46 | 6.856% | $250.5346 | $250.53 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.60 | 9.864% | $65.4789 | $65.48 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.27 | 13.793% | $274.5484 | $274.55 | $274.55 | $274.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.27 | $1,136.0473 | $1,136.05 | $1,136.10 | $1,135.90 | |