| 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 | $195.79 | 10.725% | $216.7885 | $216.79 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.97 | 9.691% | $53.7157 | $53.72 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.52 | 4.863% | $41.4419 | $41.44 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.25 | 7.420% | $127.0242 | $127.02 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.75 | 11.309% | $272.4288 | $272.43 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.92 | 11.646% | $277.9092 | $277.91 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.49 | 7.648% | $251.3473 | $251.35 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.69 | $1,240.6556 | $1,240.66 | $1,240.65 | $1,240.50 | |