| 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 | $227.30 | 5.640% | $240.1197 | $240.12 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.33 | 6.445% | $208.9835 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.30 | 8.843% | $140.734 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.97 | 9.333% | $6.5272 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.41 | 4.413% | $98.5763 | $98.58 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.68 | 5.580% | $84.1261 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.35 | 11.408% | $81.7178 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.34 | $860.7846 | $860.79 | $860.85 | $860.70 | |