| 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 | $220.70 | 7.866% | $238.0603 | $238.06 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.61 | 7.368% | $50.0442 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.76 | 13.742% | $227.211 | $227.21 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.97 | 3.787% | $240.7547 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.50 | 3.398% | $253.8421 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.94 | 6.491% | $24.429 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.66 | 13.294% | $276.0522 | $276.05 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.14 | $1,310.3935 | $1,310.38 | $1,310.40 | $1,310.40 | |