| 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 | $219.25 | 9.540% | $240.1665 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.38 | 10.270% | $215.4455 | $215.45 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.97 | 12.606% | $110.3201 | $110.32 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.37 | 7.498% | $88.5461 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.58 | 7.784% | $86.8523 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.28 | 6.543% | $166.5054 | $166.51 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.55 | 12.630% | $254.037 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.38 | $1,161.8729 | $1,161.89 | $1,161.85 | $1,161.80 | |