| 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 | $225.72 | 6.498% | $240.3873 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.78 | 4.573% | $192.1843 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.74 | 13.664% | $198.6165 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.48 | 6.310% | $7.952 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.95 | 12.750% | $11.2186 | $11.22 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.97 | 6.500% | $228.9431 | $228.94 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.94 | 13.859% | $56.8612 | $56.86 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.58 | $936.1630 | $936.16 | $936.15 | $936.20 | |