| 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 | $230.38 | 4.444% | $240.6181 | $240.62 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.43 | 12.134% | $239.3276 | $239.33 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.44 | 3.752% | $130.1465 | $130.15 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.30 | 5.765% | $260.4992 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.46 | 7.326% | $112.1127 | $112.11 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.73 | 6.654% | $37.0409 | $37.04 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.98 | 4.780% | $26.174 | $26.17 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.72 | $1,045.9190 | $1,045.92 | $1,045.90 | $1,045.80 | |