| 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 | $228.27 | 5.252% | $240.2587 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.45 | 11.420% | $237.826 | $237.83 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.92 | 4.414% | $11.402 | $11.40 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.86 | 5.311% | $248.3865 | $248.39 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.62 | 8.719% | $49.5976 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.38 | 6.182% | $131.0074 | $131.01 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.63 | 7.500% | $153.3273 | $153.33 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.13 | $1,071.8055 | $1,071.82 | $1,071.85 | $1,071.80 | |