| 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 | $220.96 | 8.797% | $240.3979 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.29 | 12.677% | $273.0051 | $273.01 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.25 | 12.314% | $267.5881 | $267.59 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.49 | 6.319% | $229.1068 | $229.11 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.49 | 3.356% | $40.8153 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.73 | 9.576% | $207.8985 | $207.90 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.28 | 9.634% | $268.9103 | $268.91 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,391.49 | $1,527.7220 | $1,527.74 | $1,527.70 | $1,527.70 | |