| 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 | $220.25 | 9.812% | $241.8609 | $241.86 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.74 | 4.456% | $126.1202 | $126.12 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.63 | 8.588% | $148.3638 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.65 | 8.414% | $246.8045 | $246.80 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.58 | 6.786% | $243.0236 | $243.02 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.44 | 5.587% | $132.4483 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.88 | 10.303% | $139.9524 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.17 | $1,278.5737 | $1,278.56 | $1,278.50 | $1,278.60 | |