| 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 | $221.44 | 8.693% | $240.6898 | $240.69 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.98 | 8.166% | $129.7776 | $129.78 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.73 | 4.532% | $216.099 | $216.10 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.93 | 13.270% | $80.3424 | $80.34 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.36 | 7.623% | $204.8711 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.73 | 11.857% | $160.7721 | $160.77 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.50 | 13.186% | $231.4654 | $231.47 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.67 | $1,264.0174 | $1,264.02 | $1,264.00 | $1,264.10 | |