| 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 | $228.35 | 5.285% | $240.4183 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.49 | 13.737% | $48.3269 | $48.33 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.73 | 8.172% | $217.1337 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.32 | 6.748% | $190.353 | $190.35 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.81 | 9.584% | $238.6849 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.65 | 3.131% | $142.9911 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.46 | 7.673% | $123.2425 | $123.24 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.81 | $1,201.1504 | $1,201.14 | $1,201.20 | $1,201.10 | |