| 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 | $220.40 | 8.874% | $239.9583 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.76 | 7.787% | $214.2374 | $214.24 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.95 | 7.507% | $198.8342 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.51 | 11.844% | $247.7456 | $247.75 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.33 | 8.196% | $228.6506 | $228.65 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.33 | 9.816% | $190.3441 | $190.34 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.30 | 4.625% | $179.2226 | $179.22 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,381.58 | $1,498.9928 | $1,498.99 | $1,499.00 | $1,498.90 | |