| 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 | $228.65 | 5.307% | $240.7845 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.34 | 6.375% | $185.4542 | $185.45 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.54 | 9.216% | $202.6394 | $202.64 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.37 | 4.366% | $126.669 | $126.67 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.50 | 10.705% | $190.9661 | $190.97 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.88 | 6.866% | $249.9382 | $249.94 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.45 | 12.569% | $190.7482 | $190.75 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,285.73 | $1,387.1996 | $1,387.20 | $1,387.20 | $1,387.20 | |