| 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 | $230.52 | 4.445% | $240.7666 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.94 | 10.820% | $156.1897 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.44 | 12.293% | $85.8368 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.59 | 9.610% | $79.5659 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.52 | 6.700% | $232.0938 | $232.09 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.29 | 13.167% | $247.0322 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.70 | 7.700% | $256.0029 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.00 | $1,297.4879 | $1,297.49 | $1,297.50 | $1,297.50 | |