| 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 | $157.57 | 8.821% | $171.4692 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.72 | 9.529% | $234.0854 | $234.09 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.28 | 6.817% | $252.3872 | $252.39 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.27 | 6.329% | $260.7931 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.82 | 7.835% | $53.7234 | $53.72 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.40 | 10.859% | $110.1938 | $110.19 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.27 | 13.248% | $157.7205 | $157.72 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.33 | $1,240.3726 | $1,240.37 | $1,240.35 | $1,240.40 | |