| 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 | $232.91 | 3.279% | $240.5471 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.35 | 3.326% | $46.8583 | $46.86 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.85 | 3.416% | $72.2361 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.78 | 7.232% | $267.8441 | $267.84 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.92 | 8.724% | $9.6982 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.34 | 10.510% | $194.8733 | $194.87 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.32 | 12.130% | $229.104 | $229.10 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.47 | $1,061.1611 | $1,061.16 | $1,061.15 | $1,061.10 | |