| 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 | $204.47 | 5.810% | $216.3497 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.35 | 5.451% | $169.0907 | $169.09 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.91 | 5.554% | $203.6242 | $203.62 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.93 | 8.413% | $240.601 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.38 | 3.617% | $149.6022 | $149.60 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.47 | 13.745% | $130.2039 | $130.20 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.32 | 9.687% | $230.6937 | $230.69 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,248.83 | $1,340.1654 | $1,340.15 | $1,340.15 | $1,340.10 | |