| 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 | $232.65 | 3.342% | $240.4252 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.48 | 9.705% | $41.1174 | $41.12 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.27 | 9.579% | $144.9401 | $144.94 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.51 | 13.767% | $120.0356 | $120.04 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.72 | 9.452% | $236.1099 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.34 | 7.477% | $176.6277 | $176.63 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.84 | 11.718% | $88.0785 | $88.08 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.81 | $1,047.3344 | $1,047.35 | $1,047.40 | $1,047.20 | |