| 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 | $240.38 | 8.774% | $261.4709 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.46 | 4.380% | $110.0791 | $110.08 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.73 | 12.274% | $23.2744 | $23.27 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.56 | 12.865% | $182.3447 | $182.34 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.76 | 8.728% | $39.9684 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.62 | 8.758% | $6.1122 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.31 | 8.707% | $88.3897 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.82 | $711.6394 | $711.63 | $711.60 | $711.70 | |