| 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 | $225.72 | 6.641% | $240.7101 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.66 | 5.841% | $15.5163 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.71 | 7.667% | $21.2212 | $21.22 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.78 | 11.504% | $240.6033 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.39 | 9.391% | $192.9548 | $192.95 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.67 | 12.868% | $176.8303 | $176.83 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.88 | 13.627% | $29.4067 | $29.41 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.81 | $917.2427 | $917.24 | $917.20 | $917.20 | |