| 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 | $140.72 | 4.621% | $147.2227 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.81 | 4.447% | $240.0297 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.31 | 4.337% | $230.9082 | $230.91 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.91 | 11.682% | $72.4928 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.92 | 7.479% | $69.7754 | $69.78 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.43 | 5.292% | $169.9729 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.99 | 12.782% | $253.7482 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.09 | $1,184.1499 | $1,184.15 | $1,184.15 | $1,184.10 | |