| 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 | $220.89 | 8.648% | $239.9926 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.76 | 5.216% | $256.4745 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.99 | 10.148% | $118.9488 | $118.95 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.96 | 10.321% | $47.3939 | $47.39 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.37 | 11.496% | $172.1164 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.57 | 9.519% | $178.045 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.71 | 7.365% | $243.4072 | $243.41 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.25 | $1,256.3784 | $1,256.38 | $1,256.35 | $1,256.30 | |