| 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 | $229.93 | 4.488% | $240.2493 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.49 | 8.764% | $10.3217 | $10.32 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.25 | 8.573% | $18.7288 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.40 | 7.844% | $155.7267 | $155.73 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.55 | 13.140% | $204.2743 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.80 | 12.292% | $54.7985 | $54.80 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.54 | 3.596% | $209.8233 | $209.82 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.96 | $893.9226 | $893.92 | $893.90 | $893.80 | |