| 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 | $229.37 | 4.768% | $240.3064 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.70 | 3.641% | $232.8813 | $232.88 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.70 | 7.576% | $197.6171 | $197.62 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.92 | 3.205% | $258.962 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.54 | 12.334% | $48.9102 | $48.91 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.56 | 3.228% | $230.7765 | $230.78 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.48 | 6.763% | $61.3674 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,213.27 | $1,270.8209 | $1,270.83 | $1,270.80 | $1,270.90 | |