| 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 | $221.40 | 8.569% | $240.3718 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.74 | 12.436% | $130.1334 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.67 | 3.682% | $189.3959 | $189.40 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.75 | 10.616% | $50.6068 | $50.61 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.46 | 9.851% | $247.6701 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.31 | 12.762% | $29.6677 | $29.67 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.63 | 11.803% | $195.2416 | $195.24 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.96 | $1,083.0873 | $1,083.09 | $1,083.05 | $1,083.10 | |