| 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 | $228.71 | 5.310% | $240.8545 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.70 | 9.257% | $78.3373 | $78.34 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.56 | 13.249% | $73.1136 | $73.11 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.87 | 9.227% | $128.7459 | $128.75 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.73 | 3.289% | $22.4447 | $22.44 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.81 | 4.663% | $177.7282 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.29 | 3.686% | $58.3648 | $58.36 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.67 | $779.5890 | $779.58 | $779.60 | $779.50 | |