| 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 | $232.88 | 3.184% | $240.2949 | $240.29 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.48 | 10.686% | $272.8189 | $272.82 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.53 | 12.624% | $158.2705 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.76 | 8.133% | $49.4817 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.37 | 12.268% | $89.1071 | $89.11 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.38 | 3.843% | $240.2719 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.98 | 6.781% | $235.9647 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.38 | $1,286.2097 | $1,286.20 | $1,286.15 | $1,286.30 | |