| 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 | $221.98 | 7.840% | $239.3832 | $239.38 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.93 | 6.248% | $17.9878 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.61 | 10.618% | $268.3703 | $268.37 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.87 | 5.245% | $228.2448 | $228.24 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.51 | 13.710% | $185.9272 | $185.93 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.35 | 12.696% | $73.6468 | $73.65 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.67 | 12.593% | $270.9776 | $270.98 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.92 | $1,284.5377 | $1,284.54 | $1,284.60 | $1,284.50 | |