| 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 | $230.47 | 4.372% | $240.5461 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.26 | 5.457% | $164.7871 | $164.79 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.32 | 3.191% | $101.4574 | $101.46 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.73 | 6.535% | $101.986 | $101.99 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.60 | 5.577% | $255.074 | $255.07 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.55 | 6.860% | $244.2285 | $244.23 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.45 | 9.495% | $257.806 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.38 | $1,365.8851 | $1,365.90 | $1,365.90 | $1,365.90 | |