| 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 | $240.27 | 4.642% | $251.4233 | $251.42 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.34 | 12.254% | $82.3271 | $82.33 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.30 | 11.476% | $163.0894 | $163.09 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.52 | 11.661% | $194.8708 | $194.87 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.83 | 6.320% | $119.9609 | $119.96 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.25 | 6.510% | $182.3984 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.90 | 7.809% | $205.8074 | $205.81 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.41 | $1,199.8773 | $1,199.88 | $1,199.85 | $1,199.90 | |