| 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 | $217.27 | 10.627% | $240.3593 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.48 | 8.419% | $39.5513 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.98 | 11.493% | $63.5287 | $63.53 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.85 | 8.412% | $179.8013 | $179.80 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.34 | 9.832% | $216.7425 | $216.74 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.72 | 12.333% | $136.7317 | $136.73 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.71 | 13.204% | $264.5691 | $264.57 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.35 | $1,141.2839 | $1,141.28 | $1,141.30 | $1,141.30 | |