| 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 | $132.70 | 5.725% | $140.2971 | $140.30 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.71 | 13.353% | $204.8402 | $204.84 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.84 | 8.657% | $239.9581 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.82 | 12.132% | $178.088 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.39 | 3.473% | $246.6693 | $246.67 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.43 | 13.841% | $269.1543 | $269.15 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.56 | 4.616% | $220.2794 | $220.28 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,378.45 | $1,499.2864 | $1,499.29 | $1,499.30 | $1,499.40 | |