| 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 | $212.59 | 13.125% | $240.4924 | $240.49 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.85 | 5.177% | $89.2427 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.93 | 9.828% | $122.9305 | $122.93 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.64 | 7.768% | $113.8461 | $113.85 | $113.85 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.99 | 6.708% | $36.27 | $36.27 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.28 | 3.480% | $164.8229 | $164.82 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.77 | 3.751% | $50.5994 | $50.60 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.05 | $818.2040 | $818.20 | $818.20 | $818.10 | |