| 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 | $210.57 | 3.777% | $218.5232 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.39 | 9.163% | $37.5412 | $37.54 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.67 | 3.508% | $170.4466 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.48 | 6.471% | $259.2356 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.38 | 10.738% | $139.9507 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.84 | 11.364% | $258.1863 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.40 | 7.255% | $157.0213 | $157.02 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.73 | $1,240.9049 | $1,240.91 | $1,240.90 | $1,240.80 | |