| 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 | $229.80 | 4.640% | $240.4627 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.52 | 10.393% | $144.0849 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.98 | 7.604% | $72.0732 | $72.07 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.58 | 3.769% | $187.3861 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.86 | 5.498% | $181.3089 | $181.31 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.52 | 3.302% | $23.2636 | $23.26 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.90 | 5.846% | $14.7126 | $14.71 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.16 | $863.2920 | $863.28 | $863.25 | $863.40 | |