| 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 | $220.73 | 4.754% | $231.2235 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.93 | 5.653% | $259.8324 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.26 | 3.319% | $190.3756 | $190.38 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.69 | 13.158% | $261.0442 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.84 | 7.357% | $136.1716 | $136.17 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.74 | 3.868% | $98.4045 | $98.40 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.54 | 12.230% | $63.4548 | $63.45 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.73 | $1,240.5066 | $1,240.49 | $1,240.50 | $1,240.50 | |