| 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 | $230.57 | 4.235% | $240.3346 | $240.33 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.80 | 3.868% | $76.6546 | $76.65 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.55 | 8.478% | $190.4331 | $190.43 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.84 | 6.148% | $102.7937 | $102.79 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.48 | 8.257% | $31.9142 | $31.91 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.90 | 6.854% | $231.7663 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.55 | 10.573% | $135.5072 | $135.51 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.69 | $1,009.4037 | $1,009.39 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.40 | |