| 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 | $221.29 | 8.185% | $239.4026 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.31 | 13.758% | $116.3858 | $116.39 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.53 | 4.272% | $247.6773 | $247.68 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.33 | 10.197% | $200.9222 | $200.92 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.85 | 9.423% | $248.2261 | $248.23 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.91 | 6.284% | $64.7376 | $64.74 | $64.75 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.57 | 5.405% | $185.0596 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.79 | $1,302.4112 | $1,302.42 | $1,302.45 | $1,302.40 | |