| 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 | $231.94 | 3.690% | $240.4986 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.65 | 7.224% | $224.7951 | $224.80 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.28 | 3.290% | $223.3956 | $223.40 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.69 | 12.826% | $148.5806 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.77 | 5.861% | $48.4526 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.38 | 10.243% | $192.2417 | $192.24 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.67 | 5.666% | $189.8501 | $189.85 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.38 | $1,267.8143 | $1,267.82 | $1,267.85 | $1,267.90 | |