| 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 | $225.43 | 6.509% | $240.1032 | $240.10 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.69 | 9.828% | $30.4114 | $30.41 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.43 | 12.605% | $81.5598 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.61 | 8.581% | $128.7879 | $128.79 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.55 | 5.634% | $40.7219 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.81 | 5.819% | $208.2624 | $208.26 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.91 | 4.527% | $167.1491 | $167.15 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.43 | $896.9957 | $896.99 | $896.95 | $897.00 | |