| 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 | $221.27 | 8.564% | $240.2196 | $240.22 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.80 | 3.400% | $81.4792 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.77 | 13.160% | $126.4789 | $126.48 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.83 | 3.124% | $247.3223 | $247.32 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.44 | 13.248% | $248.5114 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.32 | 3.179% | $209.7835 | $209.78 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.39 | 13.469% | $33.3485 | $33.35 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.82 | $1,187.1434 | $1,187.14 | $1,187.15 | $1,187.10 | |