| 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 | $218.98 | 9.718% | $240.2605 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.73 | 12.378% | $166.016 | $166.02 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.34 | 5.423% | $25.66 | $25.66 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.69 | 7.729% | $238.8244 | $238.82 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.59 | 9.424% | $146.1795 | $146.18 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.84 | 7.485% | $109.4627 | $109.46 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.99 | 3.827% | $12.4489 | $12.45 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.16 | $938.8520 | $938.85 | $938.80 | $938.90 | |