| 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 | $228.30 | 5.336% | $240.4821 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.95 | 4.631% | $110.8565 | $110.86 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.82 | 12.227% | $170.383 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.26 | 7.698% | $265.2171 | $265.22 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.74 | 11.828% | $277.0427 | $277.04 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.28 | 10.797% | $275.0868 | $275.09 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.29 | 3.206% | $171.6213 | $171.62 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,394.64 | $1,510.6895 | $1,510.69 | $1,510.70 | $1,510.70 | |