| 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 | $229.63 | 4.670% | $240.3537 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.34 | 11.458% | $76.1704 | $76.17 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.93 | 9.571% | $221.2567 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.51 | 12.740% | $136.9904 | $136.99 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.74 | 9.139% | $233.2737 | $233.27 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.70 | 7.574% | $41.6311 | $41.63 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.85 | 3.633% | $180.166 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.70 | $1,129.8420 | $1,129.84 | $1,129.80 | $1,130.00 | |