| 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 | $240.71 | 9.864% | $264.4536 | $264.45 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.32 | 4.390% | $209.114 | $209.11 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.78 | 4.247% | $236.4113 | $236.41 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.40 | 6.347% | $73.8048 | $73.80 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.74 | 9.695% | $92.9555 | $92.96 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.82 | 11.301% | $42.094 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.63 | 7.651% | $195.5265 | $195.53 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.40 | $1,114.3597 | $1,114.35 | $1,114.35 | $1,114.40 | |