| 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 | $242.83 | 6.419% | $258.4173 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.87 | 13.305% | $190.2051 | $190.21 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.72 | 8.742% | $121.4866 | $121.49 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.60 | 4.174% | $181.8878 | $181.89 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.68 | 7.506% | $143.714 | $143.71 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.80 | 11.243% | $252.2991 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.51 | 8.562% | $92.8314 | $92.83 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.01 | $1,240.8413 | $1,240.85 | $1,240.85 | $1,240.80 | |