| 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 | $232.27 | 3.399% | $240.1649 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.79 | 5.381% | $197.895 | $197.90 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.87 | 12.780% | $123.9114 | $123.91 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.32 | 13.736% | $153.9076 | $153.91 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.75 | 11.692% | $57.8006 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.73 | 10.386% | $103.4648 | $103.46 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.76 | 10.651% | $253.1252 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.49 | $1,130.2695 | $1,130.27 | $1,130.25 | $1,130.30 | |