| 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 | $222.73 | 7.872% | $240.2633 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.61 | 3.260% | $96.6617 | $96.66 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.61 | 3.251% | $33.6702 | $33.67 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.93 | 6.579% | $230.136 | $230.14 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.33 | 13.721% | $134.5661 | $134.57 | $134.55 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.48 | 7.167% | $136.6165 | $136.62 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.35 | 10.346% | $114.0426 | $114.04 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.04 | $985.9564 | $985.96 | $985.90 | $986.00 | |