| 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 | $224.36 | 7.156% | $240.4152 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.95 | 11.294% | $101.2219 | $101.22 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.87 | 10.511% | $86.0549 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.83 | 6.280% | $79.5293 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.25 | 12.750% | $129.9444 | $129.94 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.44 | 3.560% | $184.7925 | $184.79 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.26 | 6.185% | $231.7594 | $231.76 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.96 | $1,053.7176 | $1,053.71 | $1,053.70 | $1,053.70 | |