| 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 | $212.41 | 13.406% | $240.8857 | $240.89 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.26 | 12.845% | $159.4048 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.87 | 3.203% | $253.7452 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.99 | 4.258% | $11.458 | $11.46 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.34 | 7.849% | $15.4655 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.97 | 9.656% | $195.1548 | $195.15 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.76 | 8.217% | $270.2828 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.60 | $1,146.3968 | $1,146.40 | $1,146.40 | $1,146.50 | |