| 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 | $212.78 | 7.802% | $229.3811 | $229.38 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.35 | 5.556% | $16.2028 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.85 | 9.190% | $135.2318 | $135.23 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.97 | 5.278% | $141.0409 | $141.04 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.53 | 11.256% | $263.1538 | $263.15 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.56 | 11.359% | $135.368 | $135.37 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.65 | 12.849% | $239.9734 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.69 | $1,160.3518 | $1,160.34 | $1,160.35 | $1,160.40 | |