| 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 | $229.25 | 4.834% | $240.3319 | $240.33 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.46 | 10.453% | $159.5604 | $159.56 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.63 | 9.306% | $268.4883 | $268.49 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.47 | 9.299% | $177.5781 | $177.58 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.92 | 11.301% | $229.191 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.47 | 8.589% | $179.6822 | $179.68 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.95 | 4.332% | $94.89 | $94.89 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.15 | $1,349.7219 | $1,349.72 | $1,349.80 | $1,349.80 | |