| 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 | $221.47 | 8.470% | $240.2285 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.48 | 13.730% | $98.3537 | $98.35 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.57 | 7.266% | $190.4722 | $190.47 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.56 | 10.423% | $18.286 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.72 | 10.411% | $40.5429 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.50 | 3.813% | $50.3493 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.35 | 5.722% | $75.4326 | $75.43 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.65 | $713.6652 | $713.66 | $713.70 | $713.60 | |