| 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 | $227.70 | 5.593% | $240.4353 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.55 | 8.792% | $59.346 | $59.35 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.75 | 11.869% | $231.2892 | $231.29 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.75 | 5.272% | $51.3201 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.70 | 5.712% | $191.0216 | $191.02 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.54 | 4.355% | $235.3623 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.34 | 11.214% | $208.3483 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.33 | $1,217.1228 | $1,217.13 | $1,217.10 | $1,217.00 | |