| 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 | $221.30 | 8.672% | $240.4911 | $240.49 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.90 | 11.832% | $44.621 | $44.62 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.83 | 11.455% | $152.5039 | $152.50 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.78 | 10.380% | $95.7878 | $95.79 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.84 | 3.547% | $67.1399 | $67.14 | $67.15 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.27 | 7.518% | $38.9968 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.48 | 12.224% | $239.5758 | $239.58 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.40 | $879.1163 | $879.12 | $879.15 | $879.10 | |