| 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 | $225.79 | 6.647% | $240.7983 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.80 | 9.194% | $98.0562 | $98.06 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.44 | 13.216% | $72.9564 | $72.96 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.45 | 9.506% | $240.3109 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.51 | 8.110% | $63.2552 | $63.26 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.32 | 3.334% | $243.1656 | $243.17 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.95 | 7.689% | $259.4766 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.26 | $1,218.0192 | $1,218.04 | $1,218.00 | $1,218.20 | |