| 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 | $230.81 | 4.217% | $240.5433 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.80 | 8.605% | $180.0671 | $180.07 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.77 | 6.667% | $86.1549 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.78 | 9.643% | $50.1946 | $50.19 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.70 | 11.588% | $7.4764 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.52 | 10.251% | $230.9979 | $231.00 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.32 | 4.459% | $194.628 | $194.63 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.70 | $990.0622 | $990.06 | $990.10 | $990.10 | |