| 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 | $228.67 | 5.237% | $240.6454 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.95 | 6.822% | $227.4774 | $227.48 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.28 | 3.510% | $178.327 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.37 | 11.534% | $60.641 | $60.64 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.42 | 13.465% | $129.8267 | $129.83 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.28 | 11.416% | $105.043 | $105.04 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.43 | 8.119% | $131.2889 | $131.29 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.40 | $1,073.2494 | $1,073.26 | $1,073.35 | $1,073.10 | |