| 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 | $152.56 | 11.682% | $170.3821 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.76 | 10.575% | $171.1259 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.32 | 11.399% | $240.9783 | $240.98 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.53 | 7.657% | $142.6778 | $142.68 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.48 | 4.840% | $181.8764 | $181.88 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.40 | 9.829% | $108.0717 | $108.07 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.89 | 5.438% | $214.9775 | $214.98 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.94 | $1,230.0897 | $1,230.10 | $1,230.20 | $1,230.20 | |