| 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 | $225.48 | 6.606% | $240.3752 | $240.38 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.62 | 6.648% | $158.5003 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.45 | 3.188% | $21.1019 | $21.10 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.61 | 10.755% | $257.6272 | $257.63 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.54 | 10.372% | $150.7019 | $150.70 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.36 | 10.196% | $108.3888 | $108.39 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.55 | 8.276% | $51.4852 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.61 | $988.1805 | $988.19 | $988.25 | $988.20 | |