| 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 | $226.76 | 6.180% | $240.7738 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.87 | 7.484% | $87.9972 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.65 | 11.644% | $158.1437 | $158.14 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.86 | 12.345% | $252.619 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.88 | 3.741% | $165.8611 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.59 | 7.699% | $139.5671 | $139.57 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.98 | 9.638% | $196.2301 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.59 | $1,241.1920 | $1,241.19 | $1,241.15 | $1,241.20 | |