| 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 | $240.44 | 6.380% | $255.7801 | $255.78 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.98 | 11.736% | $280.435 | $280.44 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.76 | 6.294% | $230.4029 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.50 | 13.527% | $242.3801 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.31 | 11.315% | $236.3329 | $236.33 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.43 | 8.392% | $69.837 | $69.84 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.85 | 11.139% | $24.2839 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.27 | $1,339.4519 | $1,339.45 | $1,339.55 | $1,339.40 | |