| 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 | $228.60 | 5.157% | $240.3889 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.30 | 4.559% | $33.7726 | $33.77 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.34 | 4.561% | $136.2848 | $136.28 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.49 | 9.440% | $231.4547 | $231.45 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.85 | 13.253% | $133.4687 | $133.47 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.34 | 13.587% | $8.3373 | $8.34 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.75 | 3.657% | $80.5933 | $80.59 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.67 | $864.3003 | $864.29 | $864.30 | $864.40 | |