| 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 | $140.74 | 6.165% | $149.4166 | $149.42 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.37 | 12.360% | $227.3829 | $227.38 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.77 | 12.627% | $231.7526 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.44 | 11.691% | $160.2096 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.68 | 13.669% | $164.4563 | $164.46 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.88 | 11.782% | $227.9011 | $227.90 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.53 | 3.247% | $240.0802 | $240.08 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,273.41 | $1,401.1993 | $1,401.20 | $1,401.20 | $1,401.30 | |