| 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 | $235.80 | 5.537% | $248.8562 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.60 | 13.703% | $92.7816 | $92.78 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.33 | 12.455% | $106.0788 | $106.08 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.73 | 4.487% | $138.6856 | $138.69 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.29 | 6.721% | $139.0468 | $139.05 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.50 | 13.115% | $265.2547 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.96 | 12.489% | $49.4502 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.21 | $1,040.1539 | $1,040.16 | $1,040.20 | $1,040.30 | |