| 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 | $225.46 | 4.498% | $235.6012 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.84 | 9.465% | $52.3681 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.37 | 12.821% | $230.5723 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.50 | 4.341% | $80.8643 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.59 | 7.769% | $259.2814 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.65 | 13.365% | $225.1996 | $225.20 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.45 | 11.239% | $56.1201 | $56.12 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.86 | $1,140.0070 | $1,140.00 | $1,139.95 | $1,140.10 | |