| 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 | $229.55 | 4.705% | $240.3503 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.87 | 10.257% | $185.0884 | $185.09 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.82 | 12.545% | $48.1918 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.78 | 6.697% | $109.6632 | $109.66 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.33 | 11.428% | $276.7092 | $276.71 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.84 | 5.566% | $133.8999 | $133.90 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.43 | 9.561% | $217.4019 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.62 | $1,211.3047 | $1,211.30 | $1,211.30 | $1,211.40 | |