| 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 | $225.49 | 6.588% | $240.3453 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.71 | 7.784% | $76.2141 | $76.21 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.57 | 9.763% | $200.3943 | $200.39 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.54 | 6.230% | $159.9186 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.67 | 6.173% | $153.6005 | $153.60 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.40 | 4.613% | $241.0284 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.91 | 11.266% | $159.0102 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.29 | $1,230.5114 | $1,230.51 | $1,230.50 | $1,230.40 | |