| 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 | $221.85 | 13.208% | $251.1519 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.74 | 8.271% | $87.418 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.99 | 9.723% | $206.2683 | $206.27 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.27 | 4.362% | $78.5533 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.47 | 12.530% | $105.1818 | $105.18 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.71 | 10.120% | $250.7543 | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.42 | 13.246% | $60.496 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.45 | $1,039.8236 | $1,039.82 | $1,039.80 | $1,040.00 | |