| 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 | $220.44 | 9.244% | $240.8175 | $240.82 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.66 | 7.485% | $16.8322 | $16.83 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.58 | 12.120% | $130.7095 | $130.71 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.68 | 5.590% | $10.2211 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.92 | 13.302% | $282.0313 | $282.03 | $282.05 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.38 | 5.262% | $171.9771 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.76 | 12.130% | $166.8046 | $166.80 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.42 | $1,019.3933 | $1,019.39 | $1,019.40 | $1,019.30 | |