| 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 | $214.85 | 12.106% | $240.8597 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.90 | 3.516% | $76.4983 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.96 | 11.113% | $234.404 | $234.40 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.35 | 8.222% | $270.9338 | $270.93 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.78 | 5.759% | $136.1964 | $136.20 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.73 | 3.278% | $131.917 | $131.92 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.66 | 12.581% | $87.4304 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.23 | $1,178.2396 | $1,178.24 | $1,178.25 | $1,178.20 | |