| 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 | $229.95 | 4.488% | $240.2702 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.96 | 12.504% | $22.4558 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.58 | 5.777% | $191.0121 | $191.01 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.93 | 13.625% | $148.7692 | $148.77 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.70 | 9.305% | $168.0018 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.61 | 5.176% | $201.5277 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.66 | 5.137% | $262.485 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.39 | $1,234.5218 | $1,234.53 | $1,234.50 | $1,234.60 | |