| 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 | $230.30 | 4.353% | $240.325 | $240.33 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.67 | 6.766% | $88.2635 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.75 | 7.563% | $229.9159 | $229.92 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.26 | 11.469% | $164.1492 | $164.15 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.46 | 7.174% | $195.5497 | $195.55 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.84 | 12.625% | $92.1723 | $92.17 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.47 | 13.601% | $283.4004 | $283.40 | $283.40 | $283.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.75 | $1,293.7760 | $1,293.78 | $1,293.75 | $1,293.70 | |