| 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 | $229.92 | 4.727% | $240.7883 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.90 | 4.820% | $242.0294 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.82 | 6.759% | $116.1751 | $116.18 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.33 | 9.132% | $264.4596 | $264.46 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.34 | 6.335% | $203.4614 | $203.46 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.96 | 12.547% | $230.6763 | $230.68 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.84 | 6.824% | $257.2749 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,449.11 | $1,554.8650 | $1,554.87 | $1,554.90 | $1,555.00 | |