| 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 | $77.60 | 7.342% | $83.2974 | $83.30 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.67 | 12.755% | $174.3982 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.63 | 5.618% | $227.7441 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.90 | 4.676% | $19.7838 | $19.78 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.59 | 7.121% | $249.1527 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.46 | 9.382% | $225.8301 | $225.83 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.70 | 8.395% | $259.8228 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.55 | $1,240.0291 | $1,240.02 | $1,240.05 | $1,240.00 | |