| 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 | $229.62 | 4.761% | $240.5522 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.42 | 5.497% | $172.4032 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.93 | 11.491% | $30.0245 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.27 | 3.269% | $80.8286 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.65 | 3.394% | $177.4758 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.33 | 9.518% | $79.2144 | $79.21 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.99 | 12.136% | $96.4257 | $96.43 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.21 | $876.9244 | $876.92 | $876.95 | $876.90 | |