| 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 | $227.27 | 5.722% | $240.2744 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.76 | 4.336% | $238.679 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.51 | 13.335% | $177.3806 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.55 | 11.429% | $252.4424 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.68 | 9.687% | $90.6892 | $90.69 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.48 | 5.860% | $180.4701 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.40 | 4.601% | $232.6326 | $232.63 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,314.65 | $1,412.5683 | $1,412.56 | $1,412.60 | $1,412.60 | |