| 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 | $227.25 | 5.780% | $240.3851 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.85 | 11.477% | $13.21 | $13.21 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.88 | 9.815% | $41.5979 | $41.60 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.63 | 7.464% | $237.0978 | $237.10 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.59 | 13.604% | $58.6083 | $58.61 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.74 | 6.294% | $152.787 | $152.79 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.57 | 10.565% | $60.3353 | $60.34 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.51 | $804.0214 | $804.04 | $804.05 | $804.00 | |