| 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 | $171.29 | 6.237% | $181.9734 | $181.97 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.49 | 13.196% | $275.6209 | $275.62 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.51 | 6.191% | $83.3706 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.59 | 12.140% | $246.2482 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.82 | 11.760% | $75.7956 | $75.80 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.85 | 9.727% | $240.1375 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.86 | 4.386% | $137.6434 | $137.64 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.41 | $1,240.7896 | $1,240.79 | $1,240.75 | $1,240.70 | |