| 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 | $229.68 | 4.745% | $240.5783 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.32 | 6.533% | $34.4315 | $34.43 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.43 | 8.373% | $81.7458 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.60 | 8.597% | $266.7142 | $266.71 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.29 | 9.166% | $218.6486 | $218.65 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.86 | 12.490% | $241.696 | $241.70 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.25 | 10.261% | $217.4898 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.43 | $1,301.3042 | $1,301.31 | $1,301.35 | $1,301.20 | |