| 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 | $227.83 | 5.428% | $240.1966 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.64 | 13.759% | $50.782 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.83 | 13.539% | $133.783 | $133.78 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.98 | 4.861% | $107.9859 | $107.99 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.52 | 7.825% | $267.9667 | $267.97 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.53 | 8.321% | $170.6381 | $170.64 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.48 | 12.106% | $196.7236 | $196.72 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.81 | $1,168.0759 | $1,168.08 | $1,168.10 | $1,168.10 | |