| 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 | $230.75 | 4.377% | $240.8499 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.67 | 12.596% | $193.2936 | $193.29 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.48 | 12.333% | $194.8753 | $194.88 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.26 | 12.149% | $87.7678 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.82 | 9.832% | $86.5696 | $86.57 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.73 | 9.854% | $157.8932 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.91 | 12.628% | $281.4686 | $281.47 | $281.45 | $281.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.62 | $1,242.7180 | $1,242.72 | $1,242.70 | $1,242.80 | |