| 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 | $229.91 | 4.510% | $240.2789 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.70 | 6.703% | $102.1148 | $102.11 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.65 | 3.634% | $176.8514 | $176.85 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.44 | 9.441% | $65.0517 | $65.05 | $65.05 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.31 | 4.189% | $93.0512 | $93.05 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.78 | 4.816% | $213.594 | $213.59 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.27 | 5.744% | $188.5098 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.06 | $1,079.4518 | $1,079.44 | $1,079.45 | $1,079.60 | |