| 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 | $221.31 | 8.666% | $240.4887 | $240.49 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.56 | 8.853% | $255.3256 | $255.33 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.65 | 9.450% | $229.4619 | $229.46 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.35 | 8.597% | $73.1401 | $73.14 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.66 | 13.522% | $81.3499 | $81.35 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.95 | 10.755% | $75.258 | $75.26 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.70 | 7.762% | $265.8489 | $265.85 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.18 | $1,220.8731 | $1,220.88 | $1,220.90 | $1,220.80 | |