| 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 | $240.49 | 12.338% | $270.1617 | $270.16 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.99 | 10.733% | $272.3921 | $272.39 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.40 | 3.798% | $164.416 | $164.42 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.75 | 6.518% | $233.0081 | $233.01 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.43 | 4.742% | $179.5592 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.25 | 4.650% | $144.6786 | $144.68 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.44 | 13.428% | $240.9664 | $240.97 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,385.75 | $1,505.1821 | $1,505.19 | $1,505.15 | $1,505.30 | |