| 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 | $218.36 | 10.232% | $240.7026 | $240.70 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.96 | 5.633% | $29.535 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.26 | 10.235% | $160.1274 | $160.13 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.69 | 11.354% | $40.8558 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.44 | 13.362% | $163.7401 | $163.74 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.82 | 5.418% | $106.2824 | $106.28 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.75 | 8.745% | $257.4538 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.28 | $998.6971 | $998.70 | $998.75 | $998.70 | |