| 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 | $215.41 | 11.495% | $240.1714 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.48 | 3.718% | $140.5171 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.47 | 6.808% | $206.6414 | $206.64 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.50 | 7.293% | $82.0791 | $82.08 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.96 | 8.488% | $70.4738 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.50 | 9.251% | $169.8853 | $169.89 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.91 | 7.337% | $77.186 | $77.19 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.23 | $986.9541 | $986.96 | $986.95 | $987.00 | |