| 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 | $225.64 | 7.427% | $242.3983 | $242.40 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.95 | 4.519% | $102.3764 | $102.38 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.97 | 8.251% | $49.763 | $49.76 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.50 | 4.587% | $219.1098 | $219.11 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.93 | 7.751% | $166.9386 | $166.94 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.29 | 13.388% | $187.419 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.79 | 9.388% | $186.8238 | $186.82 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.07 | $1,154.8289 | $1,154.83 | $1,154.80 | $1,154.80 | |