| 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 | $220.76 | 8.855% | $240.3083 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.55 | 12.802% | $82.9659 | $82.97 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.61 | 10.626% | $262.8584 | $262.86 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.83 | 10.336% | $68.2207 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.76 | 5.604% | $223.627 | $223.63 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.48 | 7.260% | $150.6788 | $150.68 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.92 | 9.846% | $229.4903 | $229.49 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.91 | $1,258.1494 | $1,258.16 | $1,258.15 | $1,258.20 | |