| 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 | $230.36 | 4.251% | $240.1526 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.51 | 10.250% | $236.4973 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.75 | 4.532% | $224.4825 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.96 | 7.146% | $186.3912 | $186.39 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.67 | 8.697% | $31.1634 | $31.16 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.77 | 9.105% | $252.8727 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.58 | 10.602% | $240.6478 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,311.60 | $1,412.2075 | $1,412.20 | $1,412.20 | $1,412.30 | |