| 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 | $248.72 | 6.490% | $264.8619 | $264.86 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.55 | 3.474% | $202.3434 | $202.34 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.45 | 12.540% | $260.4738 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.31 | 11.467% | $77.2578 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.77 | 8.298% | $18.1616 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.39 | 7.480% | $231.5012 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.62 | 8.825% | $185.6772 | $185.68 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.81 | $1,240.2769 | $1,240.27 | $1,240.25 | $1,240.40 | |