| 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 | $129.40 | 8.519% | $140.4236 | $140.42 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.98 | 9.584% | $62.441 | $62.44 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.57 | 12.302% | $203.9067 | $203.91 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.72 | 9.113% | $108.8075 | $108.81 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.97 | 13.316% | $224.3317 | $224.33 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.56 | 10.390% | $255.6191 | $255.62 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.60 | 8.140% | $245.0452 | $245.05 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.80 | $1,240.5748 | $1,240.58 | $1,240.55 | $1,240.40 | |