| 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 | $221.38 | 8.566% | $240.3434 | $240.34 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.60 | 12.743% | $151.7521 | $151.75 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.67 | 7.539% | $172.7829 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.36 | 7.754% | $213.7408 | $213.74 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.53 | 9.238% | $48.6437 | $48.64 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.79 | 11.696% | $188.5317 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.65 | 11.780% | $30.9072 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.98 | $1,046.7018 | $1,046.69 | $1,046.75 | $1,046.60 | |