| 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 | 5.700% | $254.4305 | $254.43 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.27 | 8.666% | $70.9263 | $70.93 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.38 | 3.444% | $236.2454 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.97 | 11.398% | $189.3432 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.69 | 4.381% | $146.8536 | $146.85 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.30 | 10.833% | $214.2402 | $214.24 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.45 | 12.678% | $80.5084 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.77 | $1,192.5476 | $1,192.55 | $1,192.60 | $1,192.40 | |