| 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 | $248.42 | 13.497% | $281.9492 | $281.95 | $281.95 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.41 | 9.381% | $239.9929 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.70 | 4.271% | $118.5561 | $118.56 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.64 | 5.857% | $180.6344 | $180.63 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.94 | 7.851% | $235.0505 | $235.05 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.30 | 13.362% | $46.8185 | $46.82 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.55 | 3.177% | $141.92 | $141.92 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.96 | $1,244.9216 | $1,244.92 | $1,244.90 | $1,244.90 | |