| 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 | $227.49 | 5.484% | $239.9656 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.77 | 12.741% | $17.7793 | $17.78 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.49 | 10.217% | $141.6178 | $141.62 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.77 | 9.697% | $270.6993 | $270.70 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.37 | 5.103% | $82.3692 | $82.37 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.56 | 11.822% | $262.2897 | $262.29 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.86 | 3.801% | $27.8809 | $27.88 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.31 | $1,042.6018 | $1,042.61 | $1,042.60 | $1,042.70 | |