| 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 | $227.28 | 5.850% | $240.5759 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.92 | 12.519% | $264.3296 | $264.33 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.76 | 9.378% | $172.5547 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.47 | 12.233% | $198.0576 | $198.06 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.31 | 3.178% | $23.019 | $23.02 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.81 | 3.565% | $45.3718 | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.49 | 5.402% | $42.6773 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.04 | $986.5859 | $986.59 | $986.60 | $986.70 | |