| 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 | $230.50 | 4.495% | $240.861 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.91 | 9.617% | $270.6553 | $270.66 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.61 | 7.230% | $147.5592 | $147.56 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.64 | 13.519% | $69.9731 | $69.97 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.95 | 13.625% | $210.1494 | $210.15 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.90 | 12.302% | $43.6855 | $43.69 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.88 | 5.752% | $244.1602 | $244.16 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.39 | $1,227.0437 | $1,227.05 | $1,227.00 | $1,227.20 | |