| 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 | $227.58 | 5.560% | $240.2334 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.98 | 10.387% | $78.3527 | $78.35 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.67 | 11.750% | $44.3312 | $44.33 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.37 | 3.359% | $209.1676 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.44 | 13.585% | $41.3904 | $41.39 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.49 | 6.675% | $217.073 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.96 | 3.710% | $183.5252 | $183.53 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.49 | $1,014.0735 | $1,014.07 | $1,014.10 | $1,014.10 | |