| 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 | $232.72 | 3.194% | $240.1531 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.95 | 3.275% | $212.6949 | $212.69 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.26 | 12.694% | $38.609 | $38.61 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.83 | 5.515% | $262.553 | $262.55 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.95 | 10.611% | $32.0219 | $32.02 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.39 | 9.386% | $201.6968 | $201.70 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.88 | 8.400% | $260.0299 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.98 | $1,247.7586 | $1,247.75 | $1,247.75 | $1,247.80 | |