| 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 | $219.98 | 9.213% | $240.2468 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.91 | 12.152% | $97.4713 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.49 | 10.619% | $233.9481 | $233.95 | $233.95 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.45 | 6.445% | $93.0862 | $93.09 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.79 | 12.614% | $15.5295 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.42 | 10.773% | $22.6198 | $22.62 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.47 | 6.335% | $256.7671 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.51 | $959.6688 | $959.68 | $959.65 | $959.60 | |