| 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 | $240.76 | 3.177% | $248.4089 | $248.41 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.34 | 13.569% | $98.0555 | $98.06 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.57 | 5.328% | $97.5021 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.81 | 6.148% | $240.7543 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.49 | 7.396% | $188.4692 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.89 | 11.165% | $104.3728 | $104.37 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.94 | 9.625% | $162.1792 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.80 | $1,139.7420 | $1,139.74 | $1,139.70 | $1,139.90 | |