| 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 | $229.25 | 4.770% | $240.1852 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.54 | 6.860% | $149.1124 | $149.11 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.97 | 8.710% | $182.6002 | $182.60 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.76 | 7.400% | $55.5902 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.97 | 7.409% | $154.6367 | $154.64 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.68 | 7.453% | $147.9413 | $147.94 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.55 | 3.152% | $41.8281 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.72 | $971.8941 | $971.90 | $971.95 | $971.80 | |