| 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 | $231.31 | 3.845% | $240.2039 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.62 | 4.573% | $167.9652 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.26 | 10.303% | $131.5474 | $131.55 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.64 | 4.420% | $108.2209 | $108.22 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.42 | 7.669% | $179.1827 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.98 | 11.381% | $183.7564 | $183.76 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.34 | 9.155% | $98.6106 | $98.61 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.57 | $1,109.4871 | $1,109.49 | $1,109.45 | $1,109.50 | |