| 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 | $231.70 | 3.652% | $240.1617 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.47 | 9.214% | $99.898 | $99.90 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.92 | 12.336% | $69.5585 | $69.56 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.44 | 10.781% | $91.3279 | $91.33 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.87 | 8.210% | $251.9886 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.70 | 5.198% | $114.3502 | $114.35 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.26 | 11.278% | $216.1686 | $216.17 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.36 | $1,083.4535 | $1,083.46 | $1,083.45 | $1,083.60 | |