| 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 | $229.30 | 4.825% | $240.3637 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.85 | 5.764% | $74.9338 | $74.93 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.50 | 7.261% | $210.7679 | $210.77 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.89 | 6.689% | $96.9696 | $96.97 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.57 | 12.505% | $113.1463 | $113.15 | $113.15 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.40 | 7.224% | $88.3526 | $88.35 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.31 | 8.121% | $146.2985 | $146.30 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.82 | $970.8324 | $970.83 | $970.80 | $970.90 | |