| 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 | $220.98 | 8.768% | $240.3555 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.74 | 5.197% | $257.4591 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.60 | 6.404% | $18.7271 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.32 | 8.175% | $169.0992 | $169.10 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.48 | 10.828% | $68.1371 | $68.14 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.92 | 13.428% | $165.5141 | $165.51 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.65 | 9.259% | $108.8766 | $108.88 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.69 | $1,028.1687 | $1,028.18 | $1,028.20 | $1,028.20 | |