| 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 | $228.95 | 5.200% | $240.8554 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.38 | 6.598% | $151.7742 | $151.77 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.63 | 12.641% | $202.337 | $202.34 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.36 | 7.518% | $24.041 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.60 | 11.373% | $68.6058 | $68.61 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.56 | 9.516% | $249.2146 | $249.21 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.47 | 8.658% | $243.9046 | $243.90 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.95 | $1,180.7326 | $1,180.73 | $1,180.70 | $1,180.70 | |