| 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 | $232.79 | 3.439% | $240.7956 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.49 | 6.390% | $211.1735 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.59 | 3.263% | $135.8838 | $135.88 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.55 | 8.768% | $271.4305 | $271.43 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.32 | 10.827% | $117.8313 | $117.83 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.78 | 12.828% | $69.7051 | $69.71 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.70 | 12.688% | $231.7992 | $231.80 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.22 | $1,278.6190 | $1,278.62 | $1,278.65 | $1,278.60 | |