| 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 | $231.95 | 3.843% | $240.8638 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.45 | 12.408% | $170.2419 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.60 | 6.845% | $237.837 | $237.84 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.41 | 12.479% | $125.3129 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.60 | 5.749% | $17.5543 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.41 | 6.254% | $62.063 | $62.06 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.57 | 10.646% | $242.9454 | $242.95 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.99 | $1,096.8183 | $1,096.81 | $1,096.80 | $1,096.80 | |