| 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 | $213.55 | 12.514% | $240.2736 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.30 | 6.754% | $176.4644 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.58 | 10.368% | $62.4462 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.25 | 9.572% | $30.9541 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.59 | 9.190% | $252.8731 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.79 | 12.655% | $15.5351 | $15.54 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.73 | 5.118% | $58.5823 | $58.58 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.79 | $837.1288 | $837.12 | $837.10 | $837.20 | |