| 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 | $230.71 | 4.265% | $240.5498 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.31 | 9.595% | $101.1671 | $101.17 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.26 | 3.219% | $69.4251 | $69.43 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.71 | 11.343% | $65.3695 | $65.37 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.77 | 12.443% | $213.3831 | $213.38 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.45 | 7.543% | $112.3287 | $112.33 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.46 | 11.183% | $49.432 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.67 | $851.6553 | $851.66 | $851.70 | $851.60 | |