| 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 | $229.69 | 4.676% | $240.4303 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.42 | 12.793% | $277.9445 | $277.94 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.56 | 4.331% | $132.0413 | $132.04 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.86 | 5.845% | $137.4503 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.66 | 11.874% | $268.1172 | $268.12 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.61 | 8.629% | $216.8343 | $216.83 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.30 | 11.603% | $15.9592 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.10 | $1,288.7771 | $1,288.77 | $1,288.80 | $1,288.70 | |