| 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 | $240.77 | 8.459% | $261.1367 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.58 | 7.587% | $40.4312 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.69 | 10.168% | $150.5886 | $150.59 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.53 | 13.135% | $238.1831 | $238.18 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.53 | 12.620% | $153.7601 | $153.76 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.95 | 11.840% | $54.7457 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.54 | 7.775% | $218.2875 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.59 | $1,117.1329 | $1,117.14 | $1,117.20 | $1,117.10 | |