| 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 | $227.96 | 5.441% | $240.3633 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.67 | 9.268% | $136.2244 | $136.22 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.98 | 13.866% | $55.7716 | $55.77 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.81 | 7.235% | $229.2792 | $229.28 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.68 | 3.336% | $208.408 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.39 | 3.124% | $188.0879 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.55 | 3.313% | $119.3782 | $119.38 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.04 | $1,177.5126 | $1,177.51 | $1,177.50 | $1,177.60 | |