| 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 | $221.85 | 8.371% | $240.4211 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.54 | 6.493% | $161.3795 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.95 | 4.204% | $138.5392 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.78 | 11.874% | $187.7022 | $187.70 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.71 | 13.331% | $116.4023 | $116.40 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.64 | 12.172% | $152.1501 | $152.15 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.49 | 13.822% | $261.2101 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.96 | $1,257.8045 | $1,257.80 | $1,257.80 | $1,257.80 | |