| 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 | $229.89 | 4.708% | $240.7132 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.90 | 11.228% | $173.4045 | $173.40 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.75 | 5.360% | $239.9574 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.87 | 8.558% | $135.5564 | $135.56 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.76 | 6.643% | $168.24 | $168.24 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.62 | 6.288% | $208.9835 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.50 | 13.526% | $56.1954 | $56.20 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.29 | $1,223.0504 | $1,223.05 | $1,223.05 | $1,223.10 | |