| 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 | $219.32 | 13.707% | $249.3822 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.60 | 9.664% | $85.0993 | $85.10 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.62 | 4.514% | $239.985 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.37 | 6.575% | $209.2813 | $209.28 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.61 | 4.707% | $114.7693 | $114.77 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.67 | 7.692% | $227.9517 | $227.95 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.71 | 6.264% | $59.1997 | $59.20 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.90 | $1,185.6685 | $1,185.67 | $1,185.70 | $1,185.80 | |