| 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 | $220.42 | 8.600% | $239.3761 | $239.38 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.36 | 8.284% | $27.4608 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.50 | 9.463% | $68.4144 | $68.41 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.63 | 5.382% | $264.1189 | $264.12 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.38 | 12.481% | $124.1565 | $124.16 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.44 | 12.204% | $11.7141 | $11.71 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.86 | 4.315% | $229.347 | $229.35 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.59 | $964.5878 | $964.59 | $964.55 | $964.60 | |