| 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 | $227.88 | 5.423% | $240.2379 | $240.24 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.66 | 13.107% | $92.3632 | $92.36 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.32 | 4.146% | $202.3765 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.48 | 12.519% | $96.1812 | $96.18 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.87 | 10.284% | $160.8713 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.67 | 13.534% | $259.6182 | $259.62 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.66 | 3.357% | $96.8042 | $96.80 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.54 | $1,148.4525 | $1,148.45 | $1,148.45 | $1,148.50 | |