| 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 | $220.34 | 9.106% | $240.4042 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.35 | 3.570% | $197.1455 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.95 | 13.561% | $205.4886 | $205.49 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.81 | 6.478% | $203.1707 | $203.17 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.40 | 13.121% | $98.8678 | $98.87 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.51 | 10.328% | $42.4873 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.35 | 5.801% | $153.7818 | $153.78 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.71 | $1,141.3459 | $1,141.35 | $1,141.35 | $1,141.40 | |