| 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 | $231.97 | 3.836% | $240.8684 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.76 | 13.605% | $271.2433 | $271.24 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.65 | 4.584% | $158.6016 | $158.60 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.50 | 7.515% | $230.6197 | $230.62 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.99 | 9.765% | $42.7974 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.32 | 8.360% | $5.7648 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.45 | 11.643% | $221.5555 | $221.56 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.64 | $1,171.4507 | $1,171.45 | $1,171.40 | $1,171.50 | |