| 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 | $221.75 | 8.388% | $240.3504 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.55 | 6.540% | $205.1428 | $205.14 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.68 | 11.546% | $231.6587 | $231.66 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.89 | 13.131% | $240.8446 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.51 | 12.557% | $57.9781 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.92 | 9.427% | $51.3431 | $51.34 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.71 | 4.763% | $238.5558 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.01 | $1,265.8735 | $1,265.87 | $1,265.90 | $1,265.90 | |