| 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 | $203.63 | 13.342% | $230.7983 | $230.80 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.25 | 5.365% | $76.1262 | $76.13 | $76.15 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.45 | 3.746% | $183.0598 | $183.06 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.96 | 5.590% | $84.4298 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.30 | 6.514% | $161.1557 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.33 | 7.182% | $259.7341 | $259.73 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.58 | 13.183% | $245.1317 | $245.13 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.50 | $1,240.4356 | $1,240.44 | $1,240.50 | $1,240.40 | |