| 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 | $231.68 | 3.825% | $240.5418 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.46 | 6.207% | $159.7991 | $159.80 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.50 | 6.756% | $103.0195 | $103.02 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.26 | 10.495% | $140.6159 | $140.62 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.93 | 8.739% | $46.6817 | $46.68 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.77 | 6.638% | $172.5083 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.36 | 9.158% | $149.9394 | $149.94 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.96 | $1,013.1057 | $1,013.11 | $1,013.10 | $1,013.00 | |