| 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 | $161.96 | 7.225% | $173.6616 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.26 | 6.542% | $239.9965 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.85 | 12.632% | $98.9472 | $98.95 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.38 | 13.819% | $63.033 | $63.03 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.38 | 8.565% | $230.5703 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.33 | 3.744% | $232.7289 | $232.73 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.88 | 9.272% | $110.2336 | $110.23 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.04 | $1,149.1711 | $1,149.17 | $1,149.20 | $1,149.10 | |