| 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 | $230.36 | 4.338% | $240.353 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.26 | 5.700% | $98.5758 | $98.58 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.84 | 13.489% | $141.6797 | $141.68 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.32 | 13.331% | $211.1583 | $211.16 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.49 | 9.575% | $265.7084 | $265.71 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.28 | 4.328% | $71.2352 | $71.24 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.94 | 3.632% | $257.9815 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.49 | $1,286.6919 | $1,286.70 | $1,286.75 | $1,286.80 | |