| 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 | $231.47 | 3.669% | $239.9626 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.70 | 9.813% | $203.9227 | $203.92 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.88 | 8.188% | $29.0809 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.56 | 7.581% | $153.3675 | $153.37 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.99 | 7.154% | $142.5041 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.65 | 11.820% | $165.1022 | $165.10 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.69 | 6.122% | $150.3643 | $150.36 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.94 | $1,084.3043 | $1,084.29 | $1,084.25 | $1,084.40 | |