| 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 | $224.68 | 6.837% | $240.0414 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.34 | 8.320% | $90.2739 | $90.27 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.90 | 10.705% | $202.4794 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.80 | 13.694% | $153.2595 | $153.26 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.25 | 6.405% | $35.3797 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.32 | 3.745% | $246.2076 | $246.21 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.26 | 9.731% | $271.3209 | $271.32 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.55 | $1,238.9624 | $1,238.96 | $1,238.95 | $1,239.00 | |