| 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 | $231.38 | 3.800% | $240.1724 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.76 | 4.461% | $44.6675 | $44.67 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.31 | 4.447% | $246.8187 | $246.82 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.53 | 13.577% | $118.722 | $118.72 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.64 | 3.452% | $65.8369 | $65.84 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.62 | 10.748% | $115.8646 | $115.86 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.35 | 5.529% | $33.0833 | $33.08 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.59 | $865.1654 | $865.16 | $865.10 | $865.20 | |