| 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 | $220.43 | 8.404% | $238.9549 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.60 | 13.572% | $260.7613 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.59 | 13.413% | $111.8139 | $111.81 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.69 | 13.694% | $18.9755 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.32 | 5.750% | $189.6309 | $189.63 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.95 | 4.806% | $170.7814 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.80 | 3.704% | $260.0896 | $260.09 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.38 | $1,251.0075 | $1,251.00 | $1,251.05 | $1,251.10 | |