| 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 | $232.50 | 3.364% | $240.3213 | $240.32 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.96 | 3.652% | $217.6277 | $217.63 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.43 | 7.449% | $203.5406 | $203.54 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.73 | 9.539% | $73.0954 | $73.10 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.42 | 10.353% | $145.0259 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.77 | 12.117% | $164.5541 | $164.55 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.26 | 3.397% | $91.2582 | $91.26 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.07 | $1,135.4232 | $1,135.43 | $1,135.45 | $1,135.40 | |