| 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 | $238.91 | 13.802% | $271.8844 | $271.88 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.85 | 11.648% | $178.4693 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.27 | 10.401% | $134.9873 | $134.99 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.31 | 11.500% | $189.8957 | $189.90 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.57 | 7.769% | $127.7817 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.41 | 8.562% | $240.3671 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.32 | 5.102% | $97.0302 | $97.03 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.64 | $1,240.4157 | $1,240.42 | $1,240.45 | $1,240.50 | |