| 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 | $219.85 | 9.371% | $240.4521 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.73 | 8.818% | $8.4116 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.52 | 7.102% | $163.352 | $163.35 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.60 | 12.575% | $112.1247 | $112.12 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.66 | 6.827% | $150.2629 | $150.26 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.28 | 12.319% | $147.4524 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.97 | 10.135% | $89.1763 | $89.18 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.61 | $911.2320 | $911.22 | $911.20 | $911.40 | |