| 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 | $232.26 | 3.527% | $240.4518 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.47 | 4.789% | $74.8927 | $74.89 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.61 | 12.112% | $84.7679 | $84.77 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.92 | 10.777% | $170.508 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.93 | 11.111% | $168.8109 | $168.81 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.66 | 12.428% | $176.1297 | $176.13 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.43 | 10.339% | $258.6677 | $258.67 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.28 | $1,174.2287 | $1,174.23 | $1,174.20 | $1,174.30 | |