| 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 | $228.70 | 5.140% | $240.4552 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.55 | 4.300% | $177.8837 | $177.88 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.61 | 6.187% | $18.6995 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.81 | 10.767% | $266.738 | $266.74 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.31 | 12.205% | $215.7814 | $215.78 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.97 | 5.105% | $184.9533 | $184.95 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.36 | 7.169% | $195.4334 | $195.43 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.31 | $1,299.9445 | $1,299.94 | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 | |