| 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 | $228.87 | 5.240% | $240.8628 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.94 | 7.340% | $212.4688 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.57 | 13.501% | $280.9944 | $280.99 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.87 | 3.426% | $184.9981 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.85 | 3.625% | $151.1371 | $151.14 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.26 | 12.146% | $31.6925 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.79 | 4.432% | $166.8719 | $166.87 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.15 | $1,269.0256 | $1,269.02 | $1,269.00 | $1,269.10 | |