| 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 | $201.79 | 9.493% | $220.9459 | $220.95 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.55 | 9.337% | $237.8626 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.72 | 10.859% | $198.1272 | $198.13 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.79 | 4.763% | $8.161 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.53 | 5.382% | $174.4388 | $174.44 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.29 | 3.140% | $257.1177 | $257.12 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.51 | 8.203% | $143.3798 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.18 | $1,240.0330 | $1,240.04 | $1,240.05 | $1,240.00 | |