| 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 | $219.60 | 9.287% | $239.9943 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.29 | 12.119% | $187.5639 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.39 | 4.712% | $54.8586 | $54.86 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.86 | 9.643% | $42.6073 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.60 | 7.362% | $80.0921 | $80.09 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.68 | 8.638% | $271.2474 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.27 | 11.282% | $220.6388 | $220.64 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.69 | $1,097.0024 | $1,097.00 | $1,097.00 | $1,097.00 | |