| 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 | $232.59 | 3.431% | $240.5702 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.39 | 13.395% | $84.3545 | $84.35 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.85 | 7.276% | $261.5925 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.85 | 13.760% | $91.975 | $91.98 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.97 | 9.115% | $207.2858 | $207.29 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.70 | 10.265% | $7.3878 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.81 | 11.855% | $52.3593 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.16 | $945.5251 | $945.53 | $945.55 | $945.70 | |