| 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 | $226.74 | 5.788% | $239.8637 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.36 | 8.230% | $79.3975 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.38 | 5.192% | $30.9054 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.63 | 9.350% | $240.1654 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.98 | 13.226% | $277.3811 | $277.38 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.99 | 4.345% | $212.8534 | $212.85 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.40 | 4.778% | $43.3781 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.48 | $1,123.9446 | $1,123.95 | $1,123.95 | $1,124.10 | |