| 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 | $226.90 | 6.189% | $240.9428 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.25 | 10.617% | $95.4072 | $95.41 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.79 | 12.395% | $250.4048 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.83 | 3.494% | $177.8337 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.56 | 5.331% | $208.0919 | $208.09 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.28 | 4.774% | $152.2157 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.46 | 12.183% | $123.9173 | $123.92 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.07 | $1,248.8134 | $1,248.81 | $1,248.80 | $1,248.70 | |