| 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 | $211.83 | 13.603% | $240.6452 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.94 | 6.396% | $75.4773 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.87 | 9.127% | $249.759 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.86 | 6.702% | $53.2016 | $53.20 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.39 | 5.230% | $87.7513 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.32 | 6.505% | $234.6518 | $234.65 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.36 | 11.274% | $31.5573 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.57 | $973.0435 | $973.05 | $973.05 | $973.20 | |