| 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 | $227.26 | 5.729% | $240.2797 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.63 | 11.803% | $84.5566 | $84.56 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.42 | 5.738% | $215.0922 | $215.09 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.76 | 7.871% | $127.0289 | $127.03 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.80 | 5.601% | $261.6793 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.67 | 13.750% | $80.3871 | $80.39 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.66 | 5.513% | $150.5248 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.20 | $1,159.5486 | $1,159.55 | $1,159.60 | $1,159.60 | |