| 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 | $229.47 | 4.704% | $240.2643 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.36 | 5.222% | $215.0317 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.62 | 12.167% | $159.9726 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.47 | 8.825% | $250.809 | $250.81 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.77 | 5.696% | $233.3451 | $233.35 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.37 | 8.823% | $134.2549 | $134.25 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.75 | 12.137% | $265.4843 | $265.48 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,387.81 | $1,499.1619 | $1,499.15 | $1,499.15 | $1,499.20 | |