| 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 | $230.73 | 4.252% | $240.5406 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.44 | 6.565% | $72.9331 | $72.93 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.50 | 6.151% | $81.2055 | $81.21 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.89 | 6.860% | $187.9561 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.37 | 8.546% | $144.7678 | $144.77 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.48 | 8.171% | $31.8888 | $31.89 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.57 | 9.498% | $228.38 | $228.38 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.98 | $987.6719 | $987.68 | $987.70 | $987.70 | |