| 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 | $211.42 | 5.277% | $222.5766 | $222.58 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.76 | 5.600% | $202.4986 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.68 | 12.662% | $237.3563 | $237.36 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.51 | 11.134% | $242.8389 | $242.84 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.62 | 12.313% | $70.3304 | $70.33 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.90 | 11.156% | $239.9858 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.46 | 3.315% | $30.4366 | $30.44 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.35 | $1,246.0232 | $1,246.04 | $1,246.10 | $1,246.00 | |