| 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 | $222.51 | 7.840% | $239.9548 | $239.95 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.97 | 4.132% | $235.3071 | $235.31 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.79 | 4.623% | $8.1501 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.56 | 12.778% | $87.4706 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.30 | 12.612% | $275.1111 | $275.11 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.31 | 5.672% | $237.0329 | $237.03 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.67 | 13.558% | $35.9638 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.11 | $1,118.9904 | $1,118.98 | $1,118.95 | $1,119.10 | |