| 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 | $226.82 | 6.192% | $240.8647 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.83 | 8.123% | $180.3816 | $180.38 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.51 | 4.715% | $256.0386 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.90 | 12.193% | $261.2975 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.99 | 9.278% | $91.7826 | $91.78 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.28 | 3.831% | $176.8034 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.94 | 11.380% | $77.8992 | $77.90 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.27 | $1,285.0676 | $1,285.06 | $1,285.10 | $1,285.10 | |