| 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 | $240.30 | 3.692% | $249.1719 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.46 | 3.388% | $75.9488 | $75.95 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.60 | 6.166% | $170.5026 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.86 | 3.452% | $20.5456 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.79 | 13.487% | $268.7259 | $268.73 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.39 | 12.375% | $194.847 | $194.85 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.85 | 3.364% | $200.3711 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.25 | $1,180.1129 | $1,180.12 | $1,180.10 | $1,180.00 | |