| 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 | $220.65 | 9.177% | $240.8991 | $240.90 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.60 | 5.600% | $42.8736 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.30 | 9.118% | $260.0282 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.86 | 4.137% | $95.6602 | $95.66 | $95.65 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.56 | 5.359% | $132.2888 | $132.29 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.28 | 12.135% | $201.0356 | $201.04 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.97 | 11.420% | $187.1522 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.22 | $1,159.9377 | $1,159.94 | $1,159.95 | $1,160.00 | |