| 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 | $227.54 | 5.600% | $240.2822 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.60 | 9.606% | $76.2858 | $76.29 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.59 | 11.733% | $18.5365 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.85 | 12.771% | $94.5585 | $94.56 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.87 | 12.706% | $43.8088 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.72 | 8.725% | $187.7898 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.92 | 4.121% | $116.5322 | $116.53 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.09 | $777.7938 | $777.80 | $777.85 | $777.80 | |