| 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 | $240.60 | 3.135% | $248.1428 | $248.14 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.29 | 12.579% | $45.3581 | $45.36 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.52 | 6.123% | $145.9403 | $145.94 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.61 | 5.830% | $116.0003 | $116.00 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.91 | 4.198% | $29.0817 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.91 | 7.103% | $79.1598 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.54 | 11.456% | $203.4518 | $203.45 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.38 | $867.1348 | $867.13 | $867.15 | $867.20 | |