| 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 | $166.30 | 9.708% | $182.4444 | $182.44 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.25 | 3.227% | $242.8415 | $242.84 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.25 | 8.809% | $260.3255 | $260.33 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.51 | 7.743% | $103.9828 | $103.98 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.65 | 9.735% | $243.2276 | $243.23 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.68 | 7.768% | $200.1036 | $200.10 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.53 | 4.863% | $257.4701 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,390.17 | $1,490.3955 | $1,490.39 | $1,490.45 | $1,490.30 | |