| 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 | $190.47 | 5.873% | $201.6563 | $201.66 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.30 | 8.513% | $230.3731 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.40 | 5.165% | $160.2715 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.86 | 9.129% | $50.0466 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.97 | 7.872% | $261.0179 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.58 | 6.503% | $80.495 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.86 | 6.379% | $256.2245 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.44 | $1,240.0849 | $1,240.09 | $1,240.00 | $1,240.10 | |