| 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 | $228.87 | 5.205% | $240.7827 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.94 | 7.626% | $44.0621 | $44.06 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.69 | 7.248% | $155.1771 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.94 | 3.474% | $23.7369 | $23.74 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.81 | 4.317% | $58.2193 | $58.22 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.34 | 11.534% | $163.2189 | $163.22 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.74 | 13.806% | $278.5288 | $278.53 | $278.55 | $278.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.33 | $963.7258 | $963.73 | $963.75 | $963.70 | |