| 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 | $229.73 | 4.530% | $240.1368 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.45 | 11.644% | $160.1533 | $160.15 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.48 | 6.741% | $233.2077 | $233.21 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.66 | 6.613% | $79.5973 | $79.60 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.71 | 7.487% | $139.4214 | $139.42 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.34 | 4.509% | $212.5086 | $212.51 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.33 | 4.780% | $193.141 | $193.14 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.70 | $1,258.1661 | $1,258.17 | $1,258.15 | $1,258.10 | |