| 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 | $240.73 | 3.180% | $248.3852 | $248.39 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.48 | 10.125% | $198.7536 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.98 | 7.568% | $41.93 | $41.93 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.39 | 12.201% | $241.6697 | $241.67 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.31 | 11.105% | $20.3433 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.84 | 10.360% | $133.359 | $133.36 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.77 | 7.841% | $41.81 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.50 | $926.2508 | $926.25 | $926.25 | $926.30 | |