| 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 | $232.50 | 3.168% | $239.8656 | $239.87 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.80 | 5.835% | $79.1646 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.77 | 4.598% | $80.2999 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.93 | 7.363% | $66.4899 | $66.49 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.72 | 3.536% | $174.6859 | $174.69 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.63 | 4.467% | $170.9394 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.34 | 11.570% | $225.7507 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.69 | $1,037.1960 | $1,037.20 | $1,037.20 | $1,037.30 | |