| 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 | $231.55 | 3.639% | $239.9761 | $239.98 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.77 | 9.761% | $46.9448 | $46.94 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.94 | 9.269% | $26.159 | $26.16 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.27 | 12.838% | $235.0077 | $235.01 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.80 | 10.648% | $90.5101 | $90.51 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.81 | 10.397% | $19.6617 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.29 | 13.587% | $269.5306 | $269.53 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.43 | $927.7900 | $927.79 | $927.80 | $927.80 | |