| 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 | $240.97 | 7.152% | $258.2042 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.28 | 5.777% | $84.9178 | $84.92 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.30 | 5.627% | $174.6014 | $174.60 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.42 | 10.123% | $228.4171 | $228.42 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.62 | 5.430% | $87.1063 | $87.11 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.27 | 4.399% | $224.7397 | $224.74 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.60 | 3.795% | $118.9491 | $118.95 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.46 | $1,176.9356 | $1,176.94 | $1,176.90 | $1,176.80 | |