| 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 | $225.38 | 6.672% | $240.4174 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.35 | 13.717% | $189.1682 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.89 | 13.470% | $164.4067 | $164.41 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.41 | 3.392% | $36.6111 | $36.61 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.52 | 5.855% | $23.8385 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.82 | 4.114% | $39.3759 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.71 | 12.427% | $181.8057 | $181.81 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.08 | $875.6235 | $875.64 | $875.60 | $875.60 | |