| 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 | $223.66 | 7.530% | $240.5016 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.60 | 12.855% | $39.0478 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.35 | 8.151% | $221.0066 | $221.01 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.99 | 10.648% | $76.3361 | $76.34 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.42 | 11.830% | $18.3625 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.59 | 5.545% | $261.3189 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.56 | 13.520% | $152.7525 | $152.75 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.17 | $1,009.3260 | $1,009.33 | $1,009.30 | $1,009.30 | |