| 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 | $217.29 | 10.536% | $240.1837 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.73 | 4.107% | $254.7811 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.42 | 9.200% | $199.2026 | $199.20 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.55 | 12.513% | $68.1266 | $68.13 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.78 | 7.161% | $170.1502 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.69 | 5.400% | $232.6073 | $232.61 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.34 | 10.444% | $259.9189 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,319.80 | $1,424.9704 | $1,424.97 | $1,425.00 | $1,425.00 | |