| 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 | $216.99 | 10.817% | $240.4618 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.35 | 4.834% | $178.5847 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.76 | 10.452% | $240.5203 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.58 | 12.146% | $180.084 | $180.08 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.29 | 13.308% | $264.3362 | $264.34 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.34 | 4.680% | $177.2651 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.48 | 3.575% | $107.1794 | $107.18 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,271.79 | $1,388.4315 | $1,388.43 | $1,388.45 | $1,388.50 | |