| 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 | $232.76 | 3.171% | $240.1408 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.74 | 6.853% | $109.7808 | $109.78 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.42 | 5.198% | $206.6299 | $206.63 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.33 | 13.832% | $11.7588 | $11.76 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.35 | 13.810% | $151.7656 | $151.77 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.88 | 7.271% | $9.5257 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.67 | 3.803% | $163.6662 | $163.67 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.15 | $893.2678 | $893.28 | $893.30 | $893.30 | |