| 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 | $230.55 | 4.169% | $240.1616 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.80 | 5.343% | $53.5142 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.71 | 13.246% | $80.0762 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.50 | 9.854% | $154.3449 | $154.34 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.89 | 12.262% | $276.041 | $276.04 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.40 | 3.561% | $183.7172 | $183.72 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.59 | 7.726% | $264.5643 | $264.56 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.44 | $1,252.4194 | $1,252.41 | $1,252.40 | $1,252.40 | |