| 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 | $220.28 | 9.251% | $240.6581 | $240.66 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.27 | 5.334% | $42.418 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.46 | 11.599% | $225.9433 | $225.94 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.88 | 10.247% | $250.1284 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.69 | 9.397% | $102.494 | $102.49 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.25 | 10.672% | $118.6957 | $118.70 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.70 | 6.775% | $267.6849 | $267.68 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.53 | $1,248.0224 | $1,248.02 | $1,248.05 | $1,248.00 | |