| 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 | $231.91 | 3.693% | $240.4744 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.54 | 10.442% | $51.3997 | $51.40 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.42 | 4.579% | $133.2546 | $133.25 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.56 | 5.199% | $246.7548 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.88 | 3.171% | $237.1695 | $237.17 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.85 | 6.201% | $169.7623 | $169.76 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.32 | 7.349% | $109.8395 | $109.84 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.48 | $1,188.6548 | $1,188.64 | $1,188.60 | $1,188.80 | |