| 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 | $221.83 | 8.485% | $240.6523 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.91 | 8.575% | $10.7598 | $10.76 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.62 | 6.327% | $126.1251 | $126.13 | $126.15 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.54 | 13.356% | $30.0847 | $30.08 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.80 | 9.604% | $257.3502 | $257.35 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.50 | 5.258% | $49.9976 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.55 | 7.244% | $188.2668 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.75 | $903.2365 | $903.24 | $903.25 | $903.40 | |