| 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 | $227.84 | 5.385% | $240.1092 | $240.11 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.41 | 4.388% | $230.0816 | $230.08 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.43 | 5.150% | $150.8166 | $150.82 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.52 | 6.750% | $82.7526 | $82.75 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.47 | 4.412% | $155.0205 | $155.02 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.65 | 5.648% | $207.7568 | $207.76 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.46 | 11.424% | $7.198 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.78 | $1,073.7353 | $1,073.74 | $1,073.70 | $1,073.80 | |