| 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 | $220.58 | 8.553% | $239.4462 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.96 | 9.842% | $153.7349 | $153.73 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.66 | 5.122% | $78.4841 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.70 | 13.404% | $255.9528 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.68 | 9.174% | $268.2187 | $268.22 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.32 | 6.538% | $53.6099 | $53.61 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.33 | 8.514% | $213.0455 | $213.05 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.23 | $1,262.4921 | $1,262.49 | $1,262.50 | $1,262.40 | |