| 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 | $230.76 | 4.300% | $240.6827 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.85 | 5.448% | $142.1966 | $142.20 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.30 | 11.533% | $28.2178 | $28.22 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.65 | 11.717% | $280.0187 | $280.02 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.37 | 4.361% | $237.2856 | $237.29 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.93 | 5.616% | $104.4859 | $104.49 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.35 | 7.805% | $217.0654 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.21 | $1,249.9527 | $1,249.97 | $1,249.95 | $1,250.00 | |