| 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 | $222.77 | 8.371% | $241.4181 | $241.42 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.55 | 7.447% | $210.1126 | $210.11 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.35 | 10.389% | $276.3589 | $276.36 | $276.35 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.87 | 8.294% | $60.5039 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.70 | 12.602% | $246.2606 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.90 | 12.485% | $175.3641 | $175.36 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.75 | 7.849% | $240.2336 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,321.89 | $1,450.2518 | $1,450.24 | $1,450.20 | $1,450.30 | |