| 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 | $219.98 | 9.297% | $240.4315 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.74 | 4.744% | $165.2232 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.61 | 7.323% | $220.6668 | $220.67 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.38 | 4.135% | $165.9704 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.32 | 6.542% | $243.2567 | $243.26 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.41 | 3.135% | $92.213 | $92.21 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.89 | 3.338% | $41.2215 | $41.22 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.33 | $1,168.9831 | $1,168.98 | $1,168.90 | $1,169.00 | |