| 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 | $229.96 | 4.527% | $240.3703 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.90 | 8.619% | $179.1127 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.53 | 11.364% | $265.6365 | $265.64 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.26 | 8.765% | $60.1035 | $60.10 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.56 | 8.850% | $219.3981 | $219.40 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.88 | 11.440% | $19.9255 | $19.93 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.50 | 7.728% | $220.3038 | $220.30 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.59 | $1,204.8504 | $1,204.85 | $1,204.85 | $1,204.80 | |