| 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 | $228.28 | 5.336% | $240.461 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.53 | 6.549% | $172.1086 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.66 | 6.840% | $6.0471 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.29 | 4.388% | $74.4182 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.33 | 11.675% | $251.6373 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.64 | 7.753% | $245.2889 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.73 | 4.272% | $162.3828 | $162.38 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.46 | $1,152.3439 | $1,152.35 | $1,152.35 | $1,152.30 | |