| 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 | $227.65 | 5.630% | $240.4667 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.68 | 12.295% | $88.3537 | $88.35 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.88 | 11.764% | $163.0413 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.51 | 7.359% | $174.4691 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.80 | 10.849% | $74.0471 | $74.05 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.93 | 12.536% | $154.0955 | $154.10 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.44 | 4.275% | $171.4698 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.89 | $1,065.9432 | $1,065.95 | $1,065.90 | $1,066.00 | |