| 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 | $227.83 | 5.446% | $240.2376 | $240.24 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.80 | 7.400% | $129.7392 | $129.74 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.72 | 13.456% | $29.1809 | $29.18 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.37 | 5.712% | $38.4475 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.78 | 9.491% | $269.107 | $269.11 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.62 | 4.687% | $134.6484 | $134.65 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.67 | 11.469% | $41.9904 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.79 | $883.3510 | $883.36 | $883.40 | $883.20 | |