| 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 | $230.50 | 4.252% | $240.3009 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.71 | 5.634% | $164.4827 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.41 | 8.518% | $181.67 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.73 | 4.366% | $31.028 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.61 | 3.676% | $116.7495 | $116.75 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.55 | 12.115% | $213.6351 | $213.64 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.61 | 3.642% | $30.6884 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.12 | $978.5546 | $978.56 | $978.60 | $978.50 | |