| 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 | $230.87 | 4.158% | $240.4696 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.33 | 11.673% | $167.878 | $167.88 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.41 | 8.410% | $187.9938 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.40 | 12.715% | $134.5817 | $134.58 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.47 | 10.488% | $196.0831 | $196.08 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.63 | 8.482% | $182.9332 | $182.93 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.92 | 4.200% | $149.9646 | $149.96 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.03 | $1,259.9040 | $1,259.89 | $1,259.95 | $1,260.00 | |