| 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 | $216.87 | 10.845% | $240.3896 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.64 | 12.723% | $78.5003 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.32 | 10.765% | $146.5642 | $146.56 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.72 | 10.428% | $17.3593 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.62 | 11.601% | $30.8242 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.83 | 12.869% | $8.8376 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.94 | 12.626% | $64.1292 | $64.13 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.94 | $586.6044 | $586.60 | $586.60 | $586.60 | |