| 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 | $215.27 | 11.655% | $240.3597 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.52 | 9.149% | $185.0294 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.80 | 9.256% | $171.3134 | $171.31 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.56 | 12.492% | $54.6261 | $54.63 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.78 | 3.142% | $139.0148 | $139.01 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.65 | 7.159% | $194.6543 | $194.65 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.69 | 13.546% | $257.3974 | $257.40 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.27 | $1,242.3951 | $1,242.39 | $1,242.40 | $1,242.40 | |