| 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 | $211.45 | 7.673% | $227.6746 | $227.67 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.62 | 3.645% | $240.0625 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.46 | 12.494% | $260.3786 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.48 | 11.605% | $45.1777 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.32 | 4.618% | $243.0485 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.89 | 5.615% | $6.2207 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.66 | 8.810% | $55.1231 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.88 | $1,077.6857 | $1,077.68 | $1,077.65 | $1,077.70 | |