| 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 | $224.32 | 7.273% | $240.6348 | $240.63 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.31 | 6.441% | $248.3375 | $248.34 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.69 | 12.367% | $279.4455 | $279.45 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.86 | 12.759% | $178.0014 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.52 | 9.130% | $157.7147 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.51 | 5.855% | $114.8633 | $114.86 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.76 | 9.793% | $12.9117 | $12.91 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.97 | $1,231.9089 | $1,231.90 | $1,231.90 | $1,231.80 | |