| 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 | $225.25 | 6.566% | $240.0399 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.77 | 3.583% | $181.032 | $181.03 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.50 | 8.183% | $250.4436 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.70 | 6.452% | $245.5848 | $245.58 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.67 | 3.733% | $183.2651 | $183.27 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.97 | 8.251% | $265.1825 | $265.18 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.37 | 4.196% | $125.4207 | $125.42 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,404.23 | $1,490.9686 | $1,490.96 | $1,491.00 | $1,490.90 | |