| 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 | $225.36 | 6.789% | $240.6597 | $240.66 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.53 | 6.324% | $250.4249 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.54 | 11.215% | $254.1708 | $254.17 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.51 | 7.785% | $127.736 | $127.74 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.60 | 8.859% | $40.931 | $40.93 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.68 | 6.401% | $256.0859 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.80 | 13.703% | $35.0205 | $35.02 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.02 | $1,205.0288 | $1,205.03 | $1,205.00 | $1,205.00 | |