| 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 | $220.33 | 9.147% | $240.4836 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.65 | 10.463% | $198.4468 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.48 | 5.620% | $237.0958 | $237.10 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.29 | 5.666% | $7.7031 | $7.70 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.26 | 6.236% | $40.6459 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.82 | 13.575% | $30.4608 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.71 | 4.157% | $74.691 | $74.69 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.54 | $829.5270 | $829.53 | $829.55 | $829.50 | |