| 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 | $230.65 | 4.292% | $240.5495 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.30 | 8.112% | $227.3595 | $227.36 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.73 | 6.699% | $185.3682 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.33 | 8.584% | $170.8352 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.61 | 9.324% | $35.6506 | $35.65 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.54 | 9.233% | $138.2234 | $138.22 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.79 | 8.537% | $175.602 | $175.60 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.95 | $1,173.5884 | $1,173.59 | $1,173.55 | $1,173.60 | |