| 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 | $197.50 | 11.593% | $220.3962 | $220.40 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.89 | 11.278% | $147.8773 | $147.88 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.47 | 7.452% | $239.0485 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.72 | 6.212% | $86.7964 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.84 | 7.141% | $230.1817 | $230.18 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.32 | 12.808% | $244.0263 | $244.03 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.98 | 9.784% | $240.405 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,284.72 | $1,408.7314 | $1,408.75 | $1,408.80 | $1,408.70 | |