| 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 | $200.90 | 13.678% | $228.3791 | $228.38 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.77 | 6.208% | $264.2136 | $264.21 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.36 | 11.386% | $62.7771 | $62.78 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.42 | 12.702% | $250.6718 | $250.67 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.98 | 7.810% | $119.6475 | $119.65 | $119.65 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.35 | 7.832% | $56.4501 | $56.45 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.42 | 6.284% | $257.6537 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.20 | $1,239.7929 | $1,239.79 | $1,239.80 | $1,239.90 | |