| 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 | $221.56 | 8.434% | $240.2464 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.74 | 10.648% | $136.9158 | $136.92 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.36 | 12.617% | $98.3822 | $98.38 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.88 | 6.180% | $69.9514 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.72 | 9.452% | $231.7318 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.65 | 12.758% | $145.0632 | $145.06 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.66 | 7.536% | $250.1933 | $250.19 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.57 | $1,172.4841 | $1,172.48 | $1,172.50 | $1,172.50 | |