| 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 | $240.65 | 4.613% | $251.7512 | $251.75 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.36 | 8.837% | $177.7961 | $177.80 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.38 | 6.481% | $195.2649 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.70 | 6.627% | $240.6571 | $240.66 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.31 | 8.843% | $240.8804 | $240.88 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.67 | 8.464% | $40.8584 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.74 | 11.874% | $82.4959 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.81 | $1,229.7040 | $1,229.71 | $1,229.70 | $1,229.90 | |