| 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 | $230.53 | 7.315% | $247.3933 | $247.39 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.76 | 5.393% | $70.3604 | $70.36 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.64 | 10.504% | $220.6102 | $220.61 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.89 | 11.825% | $252.6015 | $252.60 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.45 | 3.606% | $102.0001 | $102.00 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.56 | 9.425% | $135.2055 | $135.21 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.57 | 4.220% | $119.4049 | $119.40 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.40 | $1,147.5759 | $1,147.57 | $1,147.55 | $1,147.60 | |