| 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 | $223.89 | 7.378% | $240.4086 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.25 | 12.402% | $17.1413 | $17.14 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.53 | 8.237% | $130.4581 | $130.46 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.94 | 11.250% | $254.6958 | $254.70 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.47 | 6.786% | $195.9203 | $195.92 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.67 | 6.710% | $187.4575 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.84 | 13.810% | $71.5182 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.59 | $1,097.5998 | $1,097.61 | $1,097.55 | $1,097.60 | |