| 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 | $225.37 | 6.673% | $240.4089 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.96 | 6.519% | $157.6055 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.78 | 11.107% | $16.4216 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.93 | 6.459% | $191.5517 | $191.55 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.36 | 4.844% | $170.2247 | $170.22 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.39 | 13.547% | $11.7975 | $11.80 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.65 | 12.349% | $101.8444 | $101.84 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.44 | $889.8543 | $889.85 | $889.80 | $889.80 | |