| 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 | $221.99 | 8.493% | $240.8436 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.41 | 12.285% | $158.7822 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.54 | 6.265% | $47.3304 | $47.33 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.33 | 10.410% | $74.3391 | $74.34 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.74 | 13.249% | $69.9199 | $69.92 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.99 | 9.135% | $156.0521 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.88 | 4.161% | $162.3662 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.88 | $909.6335 | $909.63 | $909.65 | $909.60 | |