| 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 | $220.59 | 8.825% | $240.0571 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.42 | 10.597% | $85.6242 | $85.62 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.54 | 7.691% | $211.6559 | $211.66 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.83 | 10.525% | $126.9159 | $126.92 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.45 | 11.614% | $73.0514 | $73.05 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.95 | 12.555% | $247.5647 | $247.56 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.54 | 11.690% | $234.0352 | $234.04 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.32 | $1,218.9044 | $1,218.91 | $1,218.85 | $1,219.00 | |