| 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 | $219.73 | 9.395% | $240.3736 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.55 | 9.394% | $154.8472 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.80 | 8.180% | $248.5976 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.51 | 3.684% | $42.0024 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.93 | 8.439% | $244.9962 | $245.00 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.56 | 9.634% | $256.0612 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.50 | 9.324% | $94.5653 | $94.57 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.58 | $1,281.4435 | $1,281.45 | $1,281.40 | $1,281.50 | |