| 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 | $227.79 | 5.746% | $240.8788 | $240.88 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.37 | 4.363% | $9.7788 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.77 | 3.178% | $225.7225 | $225.72 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.34 | 10.749% | $218.5521 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.94 | 5.212% | $226.1427 | $226.14 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.89 | 12.441% | $203.3945 | $203.39 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.47 | 4.767% | $171.2626 | $171.26 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.57 | $1,295.7320 | $1,295.72 | $1,295.75 | $1,295.80 | |