| 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 | $240.88 | 4.775% | $252.382 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.95 | 5.808% | $144.9041 | $144.90 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.70 | 8.170% | $226.8325 | $226.83 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.95 | 10.580% | $98.3609 | $98.36 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.86 | 6.718% | $40.4034 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.47 | 12.363% | $115.1384 | $115.14 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.78 | 8.138% | $108.9815 | $108.98 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.59 | $987.0028 | $986.99 | $987.05 | $987.00 | |