| 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 | $160.60 | 9.681% | $176.1477 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.53 | 3.371% | $254.8405 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.97 | 8.226% | $196.9389 | $196.94 | $196.95 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.53 | 6.656% | $171.2149 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.64 | 5.704% | $53.5285 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.63 | 5.671% | $208.8376 | $208.84 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.68 | 8.565% | $178.7848 | $178.78 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.58 | $1,240.2929 | $1,240.29 | $1,240.35 | $1,240.10 | |