| 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 | $211.62 | 13.486% | $240.1591 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.81 | 10.571% | $40.7012 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.76 | 7.604% | $236.4706 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.65 | 10.865% | $167.0181 | $167.02 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.46 | 8.501% | $42.8145 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.95 | 9.357% | $61.1852 | $61.19 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.69 | 3.188% | $46.1147 | $46.11 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.94 | $834.4634 | $834.46 | $834.40 | $834.50 | |