| 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 | $239.89 | 11.777% | $268.1418 | $268.14 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.43 | 7.551% | $60.691 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.93 | 10.248% | $239.161 | $239.16 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.55 | 12.475% | $39.9849 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.75 | 3.328% | $219.8303 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.90 | 10.533% | $268.4847 | $268.48 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.99 | 8.720% | $220.6907 | $220.69 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.44 | $1,316.9844 | $1,316.97 | $1,317.05 | $1,317.00 | |