| 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 | $215.95 | 11.256% | $240.2573 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.48 | 4.503% | $260.7141 | $260.71 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.25 | 8.800% | $201.552 | $201.55 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.43 | 8.213% | $171.4419 | $171.44 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.48 | 7.239% | $23.0349 | $23.03 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.51 | 9.206% | $213.5087 | $213.51 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.56 | 12.758% | $47.9898 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.66 | $1,158.4987 | $1,158.49 | $1,158.50 | $1,158.50 | |