| 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 | $228.27 | 5.215% | $240.1743 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.40 | 4.872% | $154.5813 | $154.58 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.84 | 10.218% | $68.1588 | $68.16 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.98 | 4.175% | $109.3629 | $109.36 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.90 | 3.165% | $199.0053 | $199.01 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.93 | 4.677% | $252.1983 | $252.20 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.63 | 11.179% | $216.3877 | $216.39 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.95 | $1,239.8686 | $1,239.87 | $1,239.85 | $1,240.00 | |