| 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 | $220.40 | 12.683% | $248.3533 | $248.35 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.32 | 13.217% | $158.8661 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.56 | 7.413% | $40.3443 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.71 | 11.743% | $11.9677 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.87 | 10.211% | $182.807 | $182.81 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.28 | 6.383% | $108.8085 | $108.81 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.66 | 7.368% | $239.0656 | $239.07 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.80 | $990.2125 | $990.22 | $990.15 | $990.30 | |