| 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 | $227.64 | 5.537% | $240.2444 | $240.24 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.64 | 6.272% | $210.036 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.66 | 4.782% | $134.8125 | $134.81 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.97 | 10.634% | $221.2348 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.61 | 4.117% | $119.3285 | $119.33 | $119.35 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.75 | 11.328% | $20.874 | $20.87 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.37 | 9.603% | $89.184 | $89.18 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.64 | $1,035.7142 | $1,035.70 | $1,035.75 | $1,035.60 | |