| 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 | $232.60 | 3.401% | $240.5107 | $240.51 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.76 | 5.583% | $178.1819 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.81 | 10.778% | $35.2385 | $35.24 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.80 | 6.572% | $222.5223 | $222.52 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.35 | 7.815% | $204.1477 | $204.15 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.65 | 9.737% | $19.3686 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.68 | 8.840% | $6.1821 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.65 | $906.1518 | $906.15 | $906.15 | $906.10 | |