| 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 | $242.67 | 7.298% | $260.3801 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.88 | 5.296% | $169.4002 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.50 | 5.310% | $204.828 | $204.83 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.59 | 4.342% | $39.2222 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.50 | 3.847% | $228.9826 | $228.98 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.99 | 10.840% | $220.5605 | $220.56 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.86 | 13.778% | $43.0764 | $43.08 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.99 | $1,166.4500 | $1,166.45 | $1,166.50 | $1,166.50 | |