| 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 | $217.67 | 10.350% | $240.1988 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.80 | 12.441% | $50.3736 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.55 | 10.535% | $56.9808 | $56.98 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.91 | 8.467% | $57.3899 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.29 | 9.684% | $259.1723 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.49 | 11.705% | $70.9215 | $70.92 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.71 | 5.185% | $137.4873 | $137.49 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.42 | $872.5242 | $872.52 | $872.50 | $872.60 | |