| 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 | $217.74 | 10.418% | $240.4242 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.79 | 5.517% | $237.1917 | $237.19 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.38 | 6.835% | $203.3925 | $203.39 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.51 | 11.561% | $133.3266 | $133.33 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.69 | 4.757% | $12.2461 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.30 | 12.508% | $115.0957 | $115.10 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.54 | 8.714% | $47.3341 | $47.33 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.95 | $989.0109 | $989.01 | $989.05 | $988.90 | |