| 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 | $228.47 | 5.221% | $240.3984 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.98 | 9.375% | $26.2281 | $26.23 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.36 | 10.501% | $256.7601 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.89 | 9.206% | $32.6417 | $32.64 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.75 | 7.145% | $58.6619 | $58.66 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.71 | 12.324% | $19.8926 | $19.89 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.40 | 10.174% | $246.1287 | $246.13 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.56 | $880.7115 | $880.71 | $880.75 | $880.70 | |