| 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 | $229.41 | 4.633% | $240.0386 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.30 | 5.474% | $239.7424 | $239.74 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.56 | 7.527% | $240.3874 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.34 | 7.470% | $216.3801 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.90 | 10.535% | $175.6401 | $175.64 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.67 | 10.362% | $45.9878 | $45.99 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.47 | 13.388% | $248.8526 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.65 | $1,407.0290 | $1,407.03 | $1,407.10 | $1,407.00 | |