| 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 | $230.74 | 4.350% | $240.7772 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.95 | 6.530% | $26.5792 | $26.58 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.95 | 10.155% | $241.1844 | $241.18 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.43 | 6.375% | $221.7174 | $221.72 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.83 | 3.336% | $251.9642 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.47 | 3.600% | $168.3189 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.44 | 8.816% | $78.8263 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.81 | $1,229.3676 | $1,229.37 | $1,229.40 | $1,229.40 | |