| 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 | $227.95 | 5.388% | $240.2319 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.89 | 12.549% | $191.2095 | $191.21 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.97 | 6.706% | $53.321 | $53.32 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.30 | 7.865% | $179.3795 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.25 | 4.857% | $76.8078 | $76.81 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.25 | 7.748% | $185.5959 | $185.60 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.62 | 6.716% | $157.5342 | $157.53 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.23 | $1,084.0798 | $1,084.08 | $1,084.10 | $1,084.00 | |