| 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 | $228.59 | 5.200% | $240.4767 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.63 | 3.768% | $121.0246 | $121.02 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.69 | 4.798% | $166.3039 | $166.30 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.89 | 13.754% | $248.9961 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.27 | 3.427% | $201.9619 | $201.96 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.41 | 12.333% | $8.3239 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.72 | 7.621% | $234.3124 | $234.31 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.20 | $1,221.3995 | $1,221.39 | $1,221.35 | $1,221.40 | |