| 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 | $218.40 | 9.558% | $239.2747 | $239.27 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.66 | 13.421% | $189.0274 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.83 | 11.675% | $260.0129 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.84 | 10.763% | $113.9087 | $113.91 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.45 | 7.648% | $129.662 | $129.66 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.95 | 6.491% | $80.8799 | $80.88 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.78 | 11.745% | $229.9489 | $229.95 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.91 | $1,242.7145 | $1,242.71 | $1,242.70 | $1,242.70 | |