| 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 | $171.55 | 10.671% | $189.8561 | $189.86 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.70 | 8.553% | $166.846 | $166.85 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.66 | 3.383% | $145.4185 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.98 | 3.165% | $52.5935 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.69 | 3.129% | $210.0635 | $210.06 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.35 | 10.434% | $225.6719 | $225.67 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.25 | 3.668% | $250.0991 | $250.10 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.18 | $1,240.5486 | $1,240.55 | $1,240.50 | $1,240.60 | |