| 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 | $225.54 | 6.743% | $240.7482 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.55 | 8.789% | $133.3209 | $133.32 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.84 | 6.856% | $170.7986 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.34 | 10.522% | $189.3684 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.28 | 7.105% | $158.8153 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.52 | 11.865% | $121.3959 | $121.40 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.42 | 13.455% | $86.7023 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.49 | $1,101.1496 | $1,101.16 | $1,101.10 | $1,101.10 | |