| 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 | $215.43 | 11.645% | $240.5168 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.71 | 7.830% | $93.4994 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.66 | 9.590% | $261.5475 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.92 | 9.860% | $57.0393 | $57.04 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.77 | 3.744% | $8.0609 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.69 | 13.646% | $237.1678 | $237.17 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.53 | 5.482% | $145.0694 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.71 | $1,042.9011 | $1,042.91 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.90 | |