| 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 | $207.59 | 4.857% | $217.6726 | $217.67 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.76 | 13.771% | $261.4002 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.57 | 10.164% | $77.7427 | $77.74 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.84 | 7.681% | $239.9563 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.67 | 13.178% | $19.9986 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.78 | 5.405% | $222.1727 | $222.17 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.63 | 11.608% | $202.7136 | $202.71 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.84 | $1,241.6567 | $1,241.65 | $1,241.60 | $1,241.70 | |