| 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 | $229.80 | 4.625% | $240.4283 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.73 | 4.371% | $168.7992 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.38 | 3.530% | $60.4408 | $60.44 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.64 | 13.393% | $34.7436 | $34.74 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.89 | 9.315% | $208.6714 | $208.67 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.30 | 11.220% | $38.1485 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.95 | 9.682% | $205.0505 | $205.05 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.69 | $956.2823 | $956.28 | $956.30 | $956.20 | |