| 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 | $215.52 | 11.438% | $240.1712 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.40 | 12.432% | $74.6548 | $74.65 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.43 | 5.243% | $150.95 | $150.95 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.87 | 6.255% | $180.4954 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.96 | 8.484% | $189.8036 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.33 | 4.766% | $176.3526 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.62 | 3.476% | $214.8369 | $214.84 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.13 | $1,227.2645 | $1,227.26 | $1,227.25 | $1,227.40 | |