| 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 | $230.77 | 4.243% | $240.5616 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.67 | 7.611% | $253.6068 | $253.61 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.45 | 8.699% | $160.2767 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.67 | 4.762% | $182.9878 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.28 | 3.684% | $17.9166 | $17.92 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.65 | 11.522% | $52.025 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.56 | 6.744% | $139.365 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.05 | $1,046.7395 | $1,046.76 | $1,046.75 | $1,046.80 | |