| 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 | $229.57 | 4.856% | $240.7179 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.36 | 4.635% | $56.8796 | $56.88 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.94 | 7.815% | $146.5637 | $146.56 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.54 | 13.705% | $135.923 | $135.92 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.25 | 8.145% | $215.4789 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.57 | 7.140% | $182.7487 | $182.75 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.93 | 5.436% | $84.275 | $84.28 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.16 | $1,062.5868 | $1,062.59 | $1,062.60 | $1,062.60 | |