| 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 | $229.31 | 4.776% | $240.2618 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.63 | 7.336% | $140.213 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.37 | 7.765% | $218.084 | $218.08 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.26 | 5.385% | $98.2821 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.83 | 12.422% | $251.6342 | $251.63 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.36 | 3.244% | $181.0487 | $181.05 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.90 | 10.205% | $20.8287 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.66 | $1,150.3525 | $1,150.34 | $1,150.40 | $1,150.30 | |