| 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 | $230.99 | 4.222% | $240.7424 | $240.74 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.76 | 9.857% | $159.029 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.98 | 4.534% | $179.7776 | $179.78 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.40 | 10.657% | $116.6325 | $116.63 | $116.65 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.87 | 4.680% | $196.6623 | $196.66 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.31 | 4.747% | $231.8156 | $231.82 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.25 | 13.632% | $207.0943 | $207.09 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.56 | $1,331.7537 | $1,331.75 | $1,331.80 | $1,331.70 | |