| 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 | $221.38 | 8.634% | $240.4939 | $240.49 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.42 | 9.209% | $248.3631 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.84 | 6.850% | $264.817 | $264.82 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.81 | 3.258% | $198.0592 | $198.06 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.85 | 10.657% | $26.3917 | $26.39 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.25 | 7.863% | $30.4713 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.64 | 10.871% | $169.2335 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.19 | $1,177.8297 | $1,177.82 | $1,177.80 | $1,177.90 | |