| 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 | $227.79 | 5.452% | $240.2091 | $240.21 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.82 | 3.441% | $84.6354 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.32 | 12.702% | $62.3467 | $62.35 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.76 | 6.603% | $175.6391 | $175.64 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.47 | 9.385% | $32.2358 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.63 | 7.387% | $143.5012 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.25 | 5.340% | $112.9772 | $112.98 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.04 | $851.5445 | $851.56 | $851.60 | $851.40 | |