| 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 | $228.70 | 5.285% | $240.7868 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.29 | 6.496% | $255.8992 | $255.90 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.49 | 9.232% | $58.4282 | $58.43 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.78 | 9.866% | $45.902 | $45.90 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.81 | 5.361% | $251.6126 | $251.61 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.84 | 13.455% | $71.2951 | $71.30 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.81 | 8.412% | $230.7116 | $230.71 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.72 | $1,154.6355 | $1,154.64 | $1,154.65 | $1,154.60 | |