| 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 | $230.25 | 4.449% | $240.4938 | $240.49 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.82 | 5.317% | $129.3503 | $129.35 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.59 | 4.854% | $223.9577 | $223.96 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.48 | 7.836% | $90.0215 | $90.02 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.37 | 13.349% | $23.0892 | $23.09 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.40 | 8.839% | $9.1425 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.59 | 6.752% | $163.9604 | $163.96 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.50 | $880.0154 | $880.01 | $880.00 | $880.10 | |