| 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 | $201.94 | 8.589% | $219.2846 | $219.28 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.29 | 7.860% | $83.365 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.53 | 9.401% | $236.886 | $236.89 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.32 | 4.861% | $256.1964 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.45 | 13.801% | $175.7656 | $175.77 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.30 | 3.403% | $27.195 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.92 | 5.440% | $241.3732 | $241.37 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.75 | $1,240.0658 | $1,240.08 | $1,240.05 | $1,240.20 | |