| 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 | $220.50 | 9.193% | $240.7706 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.25 | 6.715% | $172.0779 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.89 | 11.688% | $43.4355 | $43.44 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.58 | 7.706% | $10.3182 | $10.32 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.62 | 13.703% | $249.7145 | $249.71 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.62 | 9.827% | $140.1612 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.99 | 4.360% | $149.2244 | $149.22 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.45 | $1,005.7023 | $1,005.70 | $1,005.65 | $1,005.70 | |