| 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 | $233.42 | 3.221% | $240.9385 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.88 | 4.376% | $81.288 | $81.29 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.73 | 13.537% | $180.2173 | $180.22 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.89 | 5.736% | $215.5851 | $215.59 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.58 | 3.598% | $247.1641 | $247.16 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.94 | 4.572% | $186.0754 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.75 | 8.404% | $9.4854 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.19 | $1,160.7538 | $1,160.77 | $1,160.80 | $1,160.80 | |