| 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 | $222.78 | 8.234% | $241.1237 | $241.12 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.44 | 8.646% | $9.1697 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.82 | 6.419% | $217.9674 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.85 | 11.144% | $16.5049 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.79 | 3.626% | $36.0515 | $36.05 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.47 | 10.416% | $181.6012 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.74 | 11.400% | $238.1064 | $238.11 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.89 | $940.5248 | $940.52 | $940.45 | $940.60 | |