| 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 | $221.35 | 8.639% | $240.4724 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.60 | 8.712% | $222.4248 | $222.42 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.81 | 10.236% | $136.4832 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.63 | 9.664% | $235.3718 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.49 | 12.536% | $131.0932 | $131.09 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.36 | 12.141% | $69.9311 | $69.93 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.56 | 7.203% | $35.9773 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.80 | $1,071.7538 | $1,071.74 | $1,071.75 | $1,071.80 | |