| 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 | $223.97 | 3.357% | $231.4887 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.85 | 4.225% | $180.1529 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.94 | 10.618% | $200.1522 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.33 | 8.451% | $240.0346 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.81 | 8.105% | $212.7615 | $212.76 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.40 | 12.722% | $109.7912 | $109.79 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.78 | 4.251% | $8.1107 | $8.11 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.08 | $1,182.4918 | $1,182.48 | $1,182.50 | $1,182.60 | |