| 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 | $218.82 | 9.790% | $240.2425 | $240.24 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.60 | 6.425% | $28.3091 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.69 | 5.829% | $18.7212 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.59 | 4.445% | $206.3729 | $206.37 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.50 | 8.545% | $241.5126 | $241.51 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.55 | 3.385% | $137.0368 | $137.04 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.50 | 5.232% | $222.5657 | $222.57 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.25 | $1,094.7608 | $1,094.76 | $1,094.70 | $1,094.70 | |