| 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 | $240.88 | 3.532% | $249.3879 | $249.39 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.84 | 12.206% | $124.3691 | $124.37 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.87 | 9.677% | $204.9534 | $204.95 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.49 | 10.572% | $199.5714 | $199.57 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.38 | 9.398% | $254.2191 | $254.22 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.65 | 7.436% | $89.8702 | $89.87 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.64 | 5.460% | $218.9771 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,242.75 | $1,341.3482 | $1,341.35 | $1,341.30 | $1,341.50 | |