| 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 | $230.66 | 4.223% | $240.4008 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.69 | 5.869% | $243.1705 | $243.17 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.61 | 3.844% | $221.8212 | $221.82 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.45 | 7.276% | $159.2512 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.34 | 12.163% | $240.4102 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.88 | 12.780% | $143.0953 | $143.10 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.93 | 4.868% | $258.9506 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,410.56 | $1,507.0998 | $1,507.10 | $1,507.05 | $1,507.20 | |