| 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 | $225.37 | 6.690% | $240.4473 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.96 | 12.310% | $94.2955 | $94.30 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.55 | 7.225% | $57.419 | $57.42 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.92 | 11.216% | $186.7539 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.27 | 7.730% | $154.3448 | $154.34 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.30 | 9.657% | $251.4435 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.75 | 9.739% | $192.8663 | $192.87 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.12 | $1,177.5703 | $1,177.57 | $1,177.55 | $1,177.50 | |