| 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 | $229.74 | 4.485% | $240.0438 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.98 | 8.798% | $167.5272 | $167.53 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.32 | 12.655% | $251.5811 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.65 | 4.445% | $49.768 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.99 | 12.744% | $206.3102 | $206.31 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.86 | 12.643% | $191.3354 | $191.34 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.44 | 13.157% | $160.0493 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.98 | $1,266.6150 | $1,266.62 | $1,266.65 | $1,266.50 | |