| 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 | $221.47 | 8.471% | $240.2307 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.40 | 3.428% | $36.6135 | $36.61 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.34 | 11.143% | $29.2751 | $29.28 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.26 | 10.161% | $160.0199 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.83 | 11.770% | $217.7615 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.46 | 10.373% | $128.5404 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.55 | 10.291% | $268.6137 | $268.61 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.31 | $1,081.0548 | $1,081.05 | $1,081.05 | $1,081.00 | |