| 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 | $227.35 | 5.834% | $240.6136 | $240.61 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.54 | 8.382% | $56.9439 | $56.94 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.73 | 13.726% | $248.7529 | $248.75 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.86 | 7.852% | $174.5692 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.57 | 8.502% | $174.2217 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.74 | 13.213% | $76.6905 | $76.69 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.66 | 13.794% | $146.4074 | $146.41 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.45 | $1,118.1992 | $1,118.19 | $1,118.15 | $1,118.20 | |