| 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 | $231.62 | 3.775% | $240.3637 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.99 | 8.102% | $181.6005 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.57 | 12.390% | $73.6941 | $73.69 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.36 | 11.855% | $234.1796 | $234.18 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.97 | 13.436% | $208.6882 | $208.69 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.90 | 3.144% | $118.5125 | $118.51 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.93 | 3.219% | $145.4665 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.34 | $1,202.5051 | $1,202.50 | $1,202.50 | $1,202.60 | |