| 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 | $220.71 | 8.727% | $239.9714 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.40 | 10.535% | $252.4619 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.47 | 7.696% | $56.5081 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.60 | 9.249% | $19.2278 | $19.23 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.31 | 4.680% | $71.5069 | $71.51 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.87 | 7.686% | $18.1666 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.92 | 4.182% | $255.1626 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.28 | $913.0053 | $913.01 | $912.95 | $913.10 | |