| 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 | $225.52 | 6.808% | $240.8734 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.92 | 5.480% | $114.8888 | $114.89 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.70 | 8.710% | $48.5934 | $48.59 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.39 | 13.698% | $259.6749 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.34 | 5.833% | $207.7925 | $207.79 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.37 | 10.370% | $46.7638 | $46.76 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.37 | 8.465% | $134.8979 | $134.90 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.61 | $1,053.4847 | $1,053.47 | $1,053.45 | $1,053.60 | |