| 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 | $231.60 | 3.751% | $240.2873 | $240.29 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.43 | 9.205% | $158.8168 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.87 | 13.574% | $30.5173 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.28 | 8.675% | $8.9983 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.43 | 9.281% | $261.6515 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.64 | 7.478% | $212.4195 | $212.42 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.57 | 4.265% | $170.5463 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.82 | $1,083.2370 | $1,083.25 | $1,083.20 | $1,083.20 | |