| 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 | $202.80 | 13.596% | $230.3727 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.37 | 3.557% | $229.2441 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.30 | 4.278% | $146.302 | $146.30 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.46 | 13.790% | $104.0723 | $104.07 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.48 | 10.161% | $163.5671 | $163.57 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.56 | 8.427% | $239.1466 | $239.15 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.77 | 10.615% | $145.7574 | $145.76 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.74 | $1,258.4622 | $1,258.46 | $1,258.40 | $1,258.50 | |