| 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 | $215.94 | 11.327% | $240.3995 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.49 | 8.189% | $104.3916 | $104.39 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.51 | 7.125% | $62.6788 | $62.68 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.84 | 13.566% | $31.6168 | $31.62 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.45 | 13.544% | $48.1994 | $48.20 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.60 | 9.185% | $58.5232 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.87 | 9.741% | $257.7487 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.70 | $803.5580 | $803.56 | $803.55 | $803.50 | |