| 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 | $170.90 | 6.845% | $182.5981 | $182.60 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.87 | 5.411% | $57.839 | $57.84 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.41 | 11.377% | $202.049 | $202.05 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.35 | 5.405% | $100.5037 | $100.50 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.98 | 4.632% | $252.1422 | $252.14 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.73 | 11.122% | $236.3898 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.45 | 10.167% | $208.7114 | $208.71 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.69 | $1,240.2332 | $1,240.23 | $1,240.25 | $1,240.10 | |