| 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 | $229.27 | 4.750% | $240.1603 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.53 | 12.488% | $123.2081 | $123.21 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.35 | 12.695% | $29.6951 | $29.70 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.58 | 6.311% | $26.1312 | $26.13 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.95 | 6.578% | $206.708 | $206.71 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.64 | 12.730% | $216.0358 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.56 | 3.125% | $257.3588 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.88 | $1,099.2973 | $1,099.31 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.30 | |