| 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 | $230.72 | 4.228% | $240.4748 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.95 | 11.331% | $135.7682 | $135.77 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.99 | 8.563% | $269.2254 | $269.23 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.68 | 8.616% | $232.0907 | $232.09 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.44 | 6.845% | $189.5858 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.65 | 4.352% | $198.9471 | $198.95 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.37 | 4.223% | $73.3417 | $73.34 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,252.80 | $1,339.4337 | $1,339.44 | $1,339.45 | $1,339.40 | |