| 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 | $215.89 | 12.287% | $242.4164 | $242.42 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.73 | 6.160% | $31.5614 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.63 | 8.122% | $143.4022 | $143.40 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.96 | 7.732% | $165.8642 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.42 | 13.598% | $267.4324 | $267.43 | $267.45 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.81 | 9.682% | $239.9952 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.99 | 6.156% | $158.1618 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.43 | $1,248.8336 | $1,248.83 | $1,248.80 | $1,248.90 | |