| 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 | 6.737% | $240.5425 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.47 | 7.347% | $131.4679 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.27 | 12.439% | $11.5475 | $11.55 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.94 | 5.766% | $93.0106 | $93.01 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.81 | 8.170% | $261.5659 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.42 | 10.253% | $164.74 | $164.74 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.77 | 9.324% | $39.1052 | $39.11 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.04 | $941.9796 | $941.99 | $941.95 | $941.90 | |