| 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 | $226.28 | 6.255% | $240.4338 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.81 | 8.567% | $201.7283 | $201.73 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.34 | 9.412% | $44.1368 | $44.14 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.77 | 8.323% | $271.6416 | $271.64 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.51 | 12.780% | $188.9178 | $188.92 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.49 | 4.529% | $94.5883 | $94.59 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.61 | 3.373% | $236.321 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.81 | $1,277.7676 | $1,277.77 | $1,277.80 | $1,277.60 | |