| 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 | $229.36 | 4.806% | $240.383 | $240.38 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.52 | 12.474% | $143.4268 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.84 | 13.851% | $61.2974 | $61.30 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.33 | 8.175% | $234.015 | $234.02 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.30 | 9.576% | $38.6803 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.36 | 12.660% | $8.2918 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.54 | 12.199% | $154.3185 | $154.32 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.25 | $880.4128 | $880.42 | $880.45 | $880.40 | |