| 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 | $220.73 | 8.864% | $240.2955 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.25 | 12.273% | $179.9175 | $179.92 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.82 | 3.722% | $87.977 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.85 | 7.397% | $228.5945 | $228.59 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.81 | 4.308% | $186.5131 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.87 | 11.111% | $172.0776 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.28 | 8.585% | $172.9542 | $172.95 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.61 | $1,268.3294 | $1,268.33 | $1,268.35 | $1,268.40 | |