| 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 | $221.75 | 8.364% | $240.2972 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.35 | 10.584% | $131.982 | $131.98 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.35 | 12.840% | $104.2077 | $104.21 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.39 | 7.286% | $251.4677 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.70 | 6.340% | $118.7818 | $118.78 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.87 | 6.869% | $193.294 | $193.29 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.64 | 3.715% | $120.9732 | $120.97 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.05 | $1,161.0036 | $1,161.00 | $1,161.00 | $1,161.10 | |