| 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 | $221.53 | 8.535% | $240.4376 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.45 | 3.259% | $184.2657 | $184.27 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.48 | 8.552% | $127.5269 | $127.53 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.84 | 12.704% | $84.3477 | $84.35 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.52 | 3.619% | $166.3292 | $166.33 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.96 | 11.124% | $106.6346 | $106.63 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.83 | 13.556% | $233.7323 | $233.73 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.61 | $1,143.2740 | $1,143.28 | $1,143.35 | $1,143.10 | |