| 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 | $228.49 | 5.370% | $240.7599 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.76 | 9.728% | $175.3015 | $175.30 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.43 | 4.728% | $127.1712 | $127.17 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.89 | 6.770% | $53.2676 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.75 | 12.333% | $186.1919 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.83 | 7.573% | $160.1009 | $160.10 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.95 | 7.385% | $136.3253 | $136.33 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.10 | $1,079.1183 | $1,079.12 | $1,079.10 | $1,079.20 | |