| 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 | $227.80 | 5.770% | $240.9441 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.33 | 4.712% | $93.5392 | $93.54 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.31 | 11.598% | $239.1657 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.77 | 7.710% | $138.6982 | $138.70 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.61 | 4.255% | $160.1461 | $160.15 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.94 | 12.547% | $79.8408 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.94 | 8.583% | $189.9551 | $189.96 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.70 | $1,142.2892 | $1,142.30 | $1,142.30 | $1,142.20 | |