| 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 | $225.94 | 6.225% | $240.0048 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.36 | 11.593% | $182.2983 | $182.30 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.67 | 11.644% | $184.9606 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.84 | 12.543% | $250.7908 | $250.79 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.77 | 13.650% | $145.2106 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.60 | 9.550% | $12.7078 | $12.71 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.71 | 4.545% | $143.9689 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.89 | $1,159.9418 | $1,159.94 | $1,159.90 | $1,160.00 | |