| 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 | $240.60 | 4.645% | $251.7759 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.94 | 7.485% | $248.2259 | $248.23 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.74 | 8.847% | $180.403 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.96 | 4.815% | $110.0138 | $110.01 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.74 | 6.437% | $97.6453 | $97.65 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.62 | 5.531% | $180.057 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.71 | 9.574% | $221.0217 | $221.02 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.31 | $1,289.1426 | $1,289.15 | $1,289.15 | $1,289.10 | |