| 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 | $215.88 | 11.383% | $240.4536 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.39 | 3.266% | $118.126 | $118.13 | $118.15 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.92 | 6.836% | $148.4166 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.52 | 4.866% | $174.6229 | $174.62 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.28 | 7.778% | $201.8466 | $201.85 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.53 | 11.542% | $177.943 | $177.94 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.30 | 10.352% | $243.1055 | $243.11 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.82 | $1,304.5142 | $1,304.52 | $1,304.50 | $1,304.40 | |