| 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 | 4.483% | $240.2691 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.32 | 13.676% | $220.8952 | $220.90 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.52 | 13.796% | $72.2832 | $72.28 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.96 | 10.704% | $51.9866 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.96 | 11.322% | $122.4097 | $122.41 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.44 | 3.675% | $46.0732 | $46.07 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.25 | 3.178% | $117.8809 | $117.88 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.41 | $871.7979 | $871.80 | $871.80 | $871.90 | |