| 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 | $218.93 | 9.605% | $239.9582 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.42 | 13.164% | $38.951 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.90 | 9.460% | $27.2555 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.72 | 8.843% | $21.4638 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.98 | 11.442% | $53.4699 | $53.47 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.78 | 8.385% | $179.6807 | $179.68 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.47 | 4.427% | $25.5533 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.20 | $586.3324 | $586.33 | $586.30 | $586.60 | |