| 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 | $227.74 | 5.738% | $240.8077 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.73 | 9.498% | $162.8564 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.88 | 13.394% | $106.4543 | $106.45 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.51 | 5.552% | $204.2537 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.64 | 5.695% | $176.1301 | $176.13 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.83 | 11.609% | $239.7696 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.58 | 9.297% | $151.4638 | $151.46 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.91 | $1,281.7356 | $1,281.73 | $1,281.70 | $1,281.90 | |