| 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 | $224.40 | 7.165% | $240.4783 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.32 | 5.192% | $180.2149 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.25 | 10.104% | $14.5888 | $14.59 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.56 | 8.461% | $195.8372 | $195.84 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.55 | 5.360% | $32.1875 | $32.19 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.25 | 8.368% | $136.8146 | $136.81 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.74 | 11.416% | $47.6192 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.07 | $847.7405 | $847.74 | $847.75 | $847.70 | |