| 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 | $219.36 | 9.415% | $240.0127 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.62 | 12.454% | $70.4187 | $70.42 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.72 | 12.836% | $53.8453 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.92 | 4.539% | $9.3249 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.83 | 8.673% | $187.8195 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.85 | 13.200% | $50.7702 | $50.77 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.53 | 10.749% | $211.0101 | $211.01 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.83 | $823.2014 | $823.20 | $823.10 | $823.10 | |