| 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 | $225.29 | 6.705% | $240.3957 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.67 | 11.228% | $172.0363 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.87 | 6.612% | $109.6718 | $109.67 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.71 | 13.792% | $206.7714 | $206.77 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.54 | 10.151% | $121.7609 | $121.76 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.29 | 12.316% | $58.73 | $58.73 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.59 | 9.201% | $231.0584 | $231.06 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.96 | $1,140.4245 | $1,140.43 | $1,140.40 | $1,140.50 | |