| 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 | $218.80 | 9.805% | $240.2533 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.70 | 11.489% | $97.7759 | $97.78 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.69 | 4.663% | $171.3229 | $171.32 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.85 | 10.587% | $225.4316 | $225.43 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.42 | 12.408% | $189.3176 | $189.32 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.46 | 10.744% | $181.0221 | $181.02 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.40 | 5.743% | $138.9463 | $138.95 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.32 | $1,244.0697 | $1,244.07 | $1,244.05 | $1,244.00 | |