| 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 | $214.97 | 12.302% | $241.4156 | $241.42 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.63 | 6.311% | $128.243 | $128.24 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.75 | 10.233% | $77.9898 | $77.99 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.83 | 6.441% | $252.0842 | $252.08 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.83 | 9.871% | $28.3797 | $28.38 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.99 | 3.660% | $81.881 | $81.88 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.55 | 3.139% | $238.8184 | $238.82 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.55 | $1,048.8117 | $1,048.81 | $1,048.85 | $1,048.80 | |