| 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 | $214.88 | 11.849% | $240.3411 | $240.34 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.51 | 4.174% | $73.4531 | $73.45 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.48 | 9.701% | $263.809 | $263.81 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.60 | 4.144% | $178.7111 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.80 | 13.847% | $252.5126 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.43 | 5.817% | $232.1942 | $232.19 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.96 | 7.333% | $175.9832 | $175.98 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,302.66 | $1,417.0043 | $1,416.99 | $1,417.00 | $1,417.00 | |