| 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 | $219.65 | 9.378% | $240.2488 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.90 | 8.203% | $44.255 | $44.26 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.70 | 7.639% | $172.9759 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.45 | 10.120% | $20.3171 | $20.32 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.99 | 7.365% | $61.1873 | $61.19 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.25 | 7.468% | $208.7566 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.65 | 9.610% | $101.5537 | $101.55 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.59 | $849.2944 | $849.31 | $849.30 | $849.40 | |