| 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 | $174.39 | 7.447% | $187.3768 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.33 | 8.372% | $36.1204 | $36.12 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.54 | 13.520% | $261.709 | $261.71 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.75 | 12.127% | $236.3077 | $236.31 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.83 | 9.764% | $207.2674 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.75 | 12.382% | $58.1577 | $58.16 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.62 | 6.153% | $253.3023 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.21 | $1,240.2413 | $1,240.25 | $1,240.20 | $1,240.30 | |