| 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 | $232.36 | 8.792% | $252.7891 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.48 | 5.500% | $90.1814 | $90.18 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.73 | 8.692% | $224.699 | $224.70 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.83 | 4.747% | $189.414 | $189.41 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.29 | 9.370% | $48.44 | $48.44 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.63 | 5.456% | $240.0495 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.91 | 7.438% | $16.019 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.23 | $1,061.5920 | $1,061.59 | $1,061.60 | $1,061.50 | |