| 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 | $215.70 | 11.528% | $240.5659 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.67 | 3.258% | $244.3807 | $244.38 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.62 | 11.708% | $249.8014 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.54 | 13.109% | $216.649 | $216.65 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.48 | 6.105% | $10.0588 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.32 | 6.197% | $186.1846 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.59 | 10.440% | $248.0372 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,276.92 | $1,395.6776 | $1,395.68 | $1,395.70 | $1,395.70 | |