| 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 | $222.40 | 8.312% | $240.8859 | $240.89 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.90 | 5.645% | $117.1603 | $117.16 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.26 | 6.303% | $158.6679 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.62 | 5.448% | $77.6308 | $77.63 | $77.65 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.54 | 13.393% | $159.3625 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.48 | 12.849% | $125.8041 | $125.80 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.75 | 10.377% | $39.4598 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.95 | $918.9713 | $918.97 | $918.95 | $919.10 | |