| 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 | $228.75 | 5.118% | $240.4574 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.48 | 11.450% | $197.8015 | $197.80 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.40 | 9.465% | $58.4543 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.67 | 9.223% | $59.7122 | $59.71 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.75 | 7.761% | $184.0019 | $184.00 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.68 | 13.496% | $284.5118 | $284.51 | $284.50 | $284.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.44 | 10.825% | $34.8434 | $34.84 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.17 | $1,059.7825 | $1,059.77 | $1,059.75 | $1,059.80 | |