| 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 | $102.84 | 3.473% | $106.4116 | $106.41 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.29 | 3.649% | $182.7228 | $182.72 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.49 | 12.269% | $165.5855 | $165.59 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.96 | 3.856% | $230.5188 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.25 | 3.529% | $254.9402 | $254.94 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.41 | 10.391% | $110.8436 | $110.84 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.26 | 4.241% | $189.9896 | $189.99 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.50 | $1,241.0121 | $1,241.01 | $1,241.00 | $1,240.90 | |