| 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 | $232.87 | 3.175% | $240.2636 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.52 | 6.229% | $122.7157 | $122.72 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.66 | 8.730% | $156.2015 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.92 | 12.830% | $65.3511 | $65.35 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.76 | 10.404% | $223.8552 | $223.86 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.56 | 3.446% | $50.2334 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.68 | 7.534% | $38.3681 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.97 | $896.9886 | $896.99 | $896.95 | $897.10 | |