| 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 | $236.77 | 4.235% | $246.7972 | $246.80 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.60 | 11.581% | $73.1971 | $73.20 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.48 | 11.775% | $255.3835 | $255.38 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.49 | 8.483% | $177.3589 | $177.36 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.51 | 12.520% | $99.5915 | $99.59 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.97 | 8.668% | $240.1237 | $240.12 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.50 | 11.495% | $107.5927 | $107.59 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.32 | $1,200.0446 | $1,200.04 | $1,200.05 | $1,200.10 | |